Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm
Its compact 435g build and aspherical optics deliver sharp, contrast-rich 28mm images with a 75-degree angle of view on Leica M bodies. The included rectangular metal hood and threaded protection ring reinforce a premium, durable construction designed for discreet shooting. This lens is best for street photographers who prioritize a lightweight, manual-focus setup with classic rendering and robust all-metal build quality.
Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/22
Mount L-Mount
Weight 435 g
lens type prime
25 Overall Score
Price $3,100
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 435 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Elmarit-M 11677 28mm | 53.9 | 13.3 | 46 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 20.3 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 33.2 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 93.3 |
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