Leica just announced a new robust, limited-edition version of the Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens in matte black finish – a special paint that is extremely scratch-resistant:
- Special scratch-resistant matte black paint finish
- Muted green-infilled engravings
- Built-in retractable lens hood
- Black lens dot
- Limited to 450 pieces worldwide
The price is $4,495 – $500 cheaper than the regular 28mm Summicron version – here are both lenses side-by-side:
This edition is limited to 450 lenses worldwide and it is already sold out in most stores:
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Press release:
Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. in Matte Black: The especially robust Summicron-M variant with integrated lens hood is now available. Wetzlar, 7th April 2022. With the matte black Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH., Leica introduces a particularly resilient variant of the M-System’s ultra-fast wide-angle lens. The specialist-paint finish offers extremely scratch-resistant properties, along with a discrete appearance that is ideally suited to classic reportage photography. The light green inlaid engravings on the lens have been designed to complement the M10-P “Reporter” but will also make an excellent addition to any other M camera.
In contrast to the standard Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH., the matte black variant features an integrated lens hood which extends via one quick twist for ultimate convenience and ease.The Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. in a matte black finish can now be purchased at specialist retailers and Leica Camera, 64-66 Duke Street, London, W1K 6JD for £4,000.00.
