Leica launches new limited special edition 28mm f/2 Summicron-M in matte black for $4,495 / £4,000
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Leica has launched a new limited special edition variant of the ever-popular 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH - this new model comes in a scratch resistant matte black finish with green focal engravings to give it a premium look and feel, perfect for street or reportage photography, but this amazing looking lens will cost you a cool $4,495 and is reportedly limited to just 450 pieces worldwide.
(Image credit: Leica)
(Image credit: Leica)
This specialist-paint finish offers extremely scratch-resistant properties, along with a discrete appearance that is ideally suited to classic reportage or street 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.
For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
