Leica Launches Wide-Angle Lens

Leica

has launched a wide-angle lens for the Leica SL-System, the APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. Owing to the L-Mount standard, the latest lens from Leica is reportedly compatible with cameras made by other partners of the L-Mount Alliance that have been equipped with the Leica-developed lens mount.

The lens features apochromatic correction and is constructed of 13 elements, including 6 aspherical lens surfaces. It has a minimum focussing distance of 24 cm and maximum magnification of 0.2x. The autofocus drive utilises a stepping motor with DSD (Dual Syncro Drive), reportedly enabling the AF to travel the entire focussing range in around 250 milliseconds. It also comes with a manual focus ring in the form of an embedded ring magnet with alternating north-south polarisation which changes the polarity of the magnetic field. It features weather-sealing against dust, moisture and water spray, weighs 700 g without its hood and is compatible with 67 mm filters.

The APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. is available now at Leica Stores, boutiques and dealers at a price of USD 5,195.