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Overview of 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH (2016)
In early 2016, Leica revised the physical design of the 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH design; the new version sports the integral screw-on hood design of its 28/1.4 and 28/2 siblings and similar build characteristics. At about $2195, it is relatively inexpensive for Leica M lenses.
Optically, the 28/2.8 (2016) is nearly identical to its predecessor, with claimed performance improvements.
The new design is beautifully done, elegant. The lens ships with an integral screw-on lens shade with slide-on lens cap, but also ships with a push-on lens cap should the user wish to omit the lens shade.
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