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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH

Leica's most technically advanced wide-angle prime for the SL system — the APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH applies apochromatic correction to a wide prime, eliminating chromatic aberration to a degree unprecedented in any 28mm lens. The result is outstanding resolution and colour accuracy at every aperture, with a rendering that is simultaneously clinical and three-dimensional. Autofocus is fast and precise for a native L-mount prime. Compatible with Leica SL2, SL3, Lumix S-series, and Sigma L-mount cameras.

GearFrame's Take

The most optically perfect wide-angle prime available for L-mount — APO correction at 28mm eliminates chromatic aberration entirely and sets a new reference point for the system.

Starting from
£4650 new
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Core
Released
2022
Aperture
f/2 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Leica L-mount
Dimensions
75mm diameter × 97mm length
Weight
556g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Internal AF motor — fast and near-silent; full-time manual override
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
25cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Landscape
9.0
Architecture
9.0
Street
7.0
Great For
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Landscape APO-corrected at 28mm with weather sealing — the reference-quality wide prime for landscape and outdoor work on any L-mount body.
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Architecture Exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and chromatic aberration-free rendering makes it the ideal architectural photography prime.
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Street A natural wide-angle perspective with f/2 speed and autofocus — capable street photography when maximum optical quality is the priority.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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