Leica M
    Wide angle
    35mm rangefinder

    Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III)

    4.8
    (7 reviews)
    Optical: 4.5
    Mechanical: 4.5
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    28mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    Leica M
    Weight
    250g
    Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) is a manual focus wide angle lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 250 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.

    Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $930.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $930.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $943.00
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $790.00

    Best deals

    381 of 759 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $930.00 fair value.

    • Feb 3, 2025$5.00$-925.00 / typical
    • Nov 19, 2024$11.00$-919.00 / typical
    • Dec 1, 2024$28.00$-902.00 / typical
    • Dec 1, 2024$29.00$-901.00 / typical
    • Feb 20, 2025$71.00$-859.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.7m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight250g
    Filter Threadmm
    MountLeica M
    Format35mm rangefinder

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    Reviews

    Sharp, small, undervalued 28mm Leica5.0/5

    Sharp, small, undervalued 28mm Leica This is a great Leica lens as far as Leica goes. The image is sharp, even for digital, the lens is durable, and the color rendering is excellent. It is extremely portable and light and will therefore stay on your camera for street photography most of the time. For me, the objective test is to put it up against my other higher end mirrorless lenses on my Sony A7riv and Fujifilm X-Pro3 with adapters and in this regard the Elmarit 28mm stood out as superior or equivalent to much larger primes. The edge to edge sharpness on a full frame was excellent and it is extremely sharp at its modest wide-open aperture of f2.8. You can find 28mm that are close to this image quality in the Voigtlander ultron 28mm or Sigma 28mm f1.4 ART on DSLR/mirrorless at a substantially lower cost, but if you are investing in Leica glass at least you know the quality and resale is very high.Read full review

    Great performer5.0/5

    Great performer The Asph version on the 28 Elmarit is a great performer. Good sharpness in a small lens.

    Jewel of a lens!!5.0/5

    Jewel of a lens!! This is an amazing little jewel of a lens. It is everything you would expect from Leica glass!!!!!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III)?

    Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) is a camera lens with 28mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Leica M mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 250g.

    What mount is the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) compatible with?

    Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) uses a Leica M mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

    How much does the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) a good lens?

    Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III) has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 7 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 (III)?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Biogon T 21mm f/2.8 ZM, Carl Zeiss Biogon T 25mm f/2.8 ZM, Carl Zeiss Biogon T 28mm f/2.8 ZM.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.2
    Optical4.5/5
    Mechanical4.5/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh4.5/5
    Usability4.5/5
    Based on 2 reviewers

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