Summary: It is a very compact lens with good ergonomics; though not as small as the 4th version 35mm F2.0 Summicron. I find it well-constructed, on par with all other Leica glass.
Summary: This is a beautiful elegant lens capable of producing some of the most technically perfect images. It focuses easily and accurately every time with no perceptible...
Summary: To those who feel this lens is expensive, yes I agree. I hesitated buying this Leica "starter" lens but let me tell you, the images you can get with this lens on an M8...
Summary: I recently gave in to every photographers deep seeded childhood need...and bought a Leica Camera...an M8. I chose the 28mm f/2.8 as my first corresponding lens.
Summary: This is a superb lens that is well thought-out and produces excellent results.
Pros: Lighter and more compact than the previous (E49) version. Very sharp and contrasty even at full aperture. Clip-on shade has a snap-in cap. Ergonomic thumb tab for focu...
Summary: One of leica's very best lenses. If you do not need a wider aperture, and there are few occasions when anything wider than f2.8 is really necessary, then this lens is...
Pros: Very high level of sharpness, resolution and contrast across the whole frame right to the corners and at every aperture., Very compact even with lens hood permanently ...
Summary: I have replaced the release three of the Elmarit 28, by the last release. The last Elmarit 28 is more compact and sharper wide open than the previous model.
Pros: Sharpness, even at the widest aperture., Colour rendition and resistance to flare., mechanical quality is outstanding., I have never seen distorstion, even at the clos...
Cons: None. Todays summicron 28 offers the same quality from f2 for the same volume, but for a much higher price. Should you not need f2, do not hesitate for this Elmarit.