Leica v2016 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH Assessment of Focus Shift at MOD
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See also the evaluation with the Leica v2016 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH. The two studies together also provide additional insight between the lenses, such as performance at f/2.8 between the lenses.
One of the first things I check for with any new lens is focus shift, because it’s so critical a factor. This assessment is at minimum object distance (MOD) with the 2016 version of the Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH:
Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH Focus Shift Evaluation at MOD (Dolls, M240)
This is useful for anyone considering the 2016 Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH or the 2016 Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH.
See also my review of the Leica 28mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH and review of the prior Leica 28/2 and review of the prior 28/2.8.