28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M

• Leica Order No. - 11 606 / LLC -

• Production era - 2006-Current

• Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit identification bar code for digital M models

• Number of lenses/groups - 8 /6

• Focusing range - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞

• Aperture - f/2.8-f/22 - Setting/Function Preset, with click-stops, half values available, 10-blade manual diaphragm

• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - for 35 mm: 533 x 800mm, for digital: 400 x 600 mm / 1:22

• Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) - for 35 mm (24 x 36 mm): 75°, 65°, 46° for digital (18 x 27 mm): 60°, 51°, 36°, corresponds to a focal length of approx. 37mm with 35mm-format

• Position of entrance pupil - 12.8 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount/Lens hood - Internal thread for screw-on filters size E39 / Snap-on type (supplied)

• Accessories - Hoods: 12526, 12504 - Filters: UVA 13131, Polarizing 13356 - Cap (sans hood): 14038

• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder

• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass

• Focal length - 28.4 mm / 1.1 in

• Length to bayonet flange - approx. 30/46 mm (with/without lens hood) - 1.2/1.8 in

• Largest diameter - 52 mm / 2.1 in

• Weight - approx. 180 g / 6.3 oz

• Inscription - LEICA ELMARIT-M 1:2.8/28 ASPH. E39 XXXXXXX

• Leica Tech Data - 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M.pdf

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• On the street - $US 2,195 in 2012 - 1,500 in 2010 - 1,795 in 2008
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28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
-3928917	unknown-	28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2006	unknown
-3997682	3999025-	28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2007	1,344+
-4005877	4007583-	28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2008	1707+
-4037323	4043484-	28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2009	6162+
-4086805	4100089-	28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2010	13,285+
-4118183	4136266-	28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2011	18,084+
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2010	unknown