Leica has introduced a limited-edition matte black model of its Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens that comes with an built-in lens hood. The corporate says that not solely does it look good, however the paint can also be designed to withstand scratches.
The Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH was initially launched in 2016 together with the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH and Leica M Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH.
This new model is restricted to 450 items worldwide and dramatically adjustments the appear and feel of the lens. Leica says the matte black exterior is just not solely strikingly totally different than the shiny black of the unique, but it surely is also particularly designed to be proof against abrasion and the adhesion of filth.
The matte end is joined by what at a look could seem white, however is definitely a “impartial inexperienced” set of inlaid engravings on the outside of the lens, which substitute the combination of gold and white on the unique. The crimson alignment dot has even be modified to black to finish the monochromatic look.
Leica says that the selection of the impartial inexperienced blended with the matte black compliments each analog and digital Leica M our bodies in addition to any SL, Cl, or TL digital camera system that makes use of a Leica M-Adapter.
The brand new restricted version lens makes one different change that’s in distinction to the unique, and that’s the built-in lens hood. The unique, non-limited-edition mannequin has an ordinary screw-on steel hood. The limited-edition model integrates it into the physique of the lens in order that it may be prolonged or retracted when wanted.
Except for that change, the lens is functionally equivalent. Identical to its predecessor, the Matte Black Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH options 9 components in six teams which, because the product identify suggests, contains an aspherical component. It has an aperture vary of f/2 via f/16 that’s managed via a 10-bladed diaphragm. It contains a 2.3-foot minimal focus distance, a 46mm entrance filter dimension, and has an angle of view of 75-degrees.
Under are just a few pattern photos taken with the lens by photographer Jason Roman:
As is typical with Leica’s particular version merchandise which can be restricted in amount, the Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens shall be out there completely at Leica Shops and Boutiques for $4,495. On condition that the unique lens retailed for $3,995 at launch however now may be discovered for greater than $5,000, seeing the next asking value at shops for the restricted version optic appears possible.
