Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH.
Lens for Leica M · Announced May 2015
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Wide
Typically $7,695–$8,555 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$7,695
at Leica Store Miami4% below its 30-day average
- Launch RRP
- $5,950Best new is 29% over
- Focal length: 28mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/1.4
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Focus: Manual
- Weight: 440 g
- Max magnification: 0.05×, Focuses to 0.70 m
Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH. overview
The Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH. is a 28mm f/1.4 prime for full-frame cameras on Leica M, announced by Leica in May 2015. 10 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light. It is a weaker pick for fast-moving subjects and close-ups.
New, it sells for $7,695 to $8,555 at the 2 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $7,695 to $8,555 new. It launched at $5,950.
Worth comparing it with the Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH..
Where to buy the Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH. in United States
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Leica Store MiamiBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +29%
$7,695
Camera West
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +44%
$8,555
Leica Store Miami
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +44%
$8,555
Leica Store Miami
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +51%
$9,000
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$5,195
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$5,895
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$5,895
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +1%
$5,995
Glazer's Camera
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +44%
$8,555
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Things to know
- 28mm prime, f/1.4.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
- 440 g; 61 × 67 mm; 49mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.70 m, up to 0.05× magnification.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Low light (f/1.4)
Not the best for
- Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
- Close-ups (0.05× magnification)
From the Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 10% under the price in Singapore, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $7,695 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$13,400≈ $9,207 | — |
| Singapore | S$10,900≈ $8,505 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH. listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 28mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
- Aperture blades
- —
- Closest focus
- 0.70 m
- Max magnification
- 0.05×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- —
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 440 g
- Diameter × length
- 61 × 67 mm
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
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