The Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 is a reissue of a classic wide-angle lens design for Leica M mount, revived by Leica as a modern production item. The extremely slow f/5.6 aperture results in a lens of extraordinary compactness — barely protruding from the camera body and adding almost no weight.
Optical quality delivers the character of the original Summaron formula with modern manufacturing precision. The lens produces images with a distinctive vintage rendering that differs from modern aspherical designs. The slow aperture means the lens is effectively a daylight-only optic, suited to zone focusing street photography.
Build quality is to current Leica standards with chrome-plated brass construction and the premium finish that defines modern Leica production. The lens is extraordinarily small and light, creating the most compact possible M-mount wide-angle setup. The chrome finish matches classic Leica body aesthetics.
On the used market, the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 appeals to Leica enthusiasts who value compactness and vintage character above speed and versatility. For M-mount photographers practising zone-focus street photography in daylight, it provides a genuinely unique shooting experience in the most minimal possible form.