The Digital M Era · 2006–present

Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH

✦ Notable

Known as "28 2.8 ASPH", "28 2.8 现行版", "Elmarit 28 ASPH", "11677", "11678", "11606"

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The most compact lens in the modern Leica M system — renowned for exceptional contrast, razor sharpness, and virtually zero distortion.
Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH
© Leica Camera AG / Leica Store Miami

Famous for

  • Street photography & everyday carry
  • High contrast landscape and travel documentary

Introduced in 2006 (Typ 11606) and refined in 2016 (Typ 11677/11678) with an all-metal screw-on rectangular hood, the Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH is the smallest, lightest modern M-lens in Leica's line-up. Weighing just 180g and barely extending past the rangefinder body, it delivers blistering resolution, high micro-contrast, and almost zero chromatic distortion from wide open. It has become the gold-standard wide-angle companion for street photographers and traveling photojournalists worldwide.

Key specs

focal length mm
28
max aperture
2.8
min aperture
22
elements groups
8 elements in 6 groups (1 aspherical)
filter thread
E39
weight g
180
dimensions mm
52 x 30.7
min focus m
0.7
aperture blades
8
hood
Metal screw-on rectangular (11677) / clip-on (11606)

Market value

Launch price: $1,795 (2006)

Used-market price (USD, estimated median)

Estimates from auction and dealer records — condition and completeness vary.

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DatePriceSourceCondition
2016-01$1,650Market AverageMint
2020-01$2,100Market AverageMint
2024-01$2,450Market AverageMint
2026-01$2,695Market AverageMint

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