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Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2

64.6 Street Score
28mmf/2Leica M
Why we recommend this

The f/2 aperture and single aspherical element deliver high contrast and edge-to-edge sharpness across full-frame Leica M sensors, with a 0.4m minimum focus enabling detailed close-up compositions. Its 275g all-metal brass build and dual-curve manual focus mechanism provide a durable, precise tactile experience despite the absence of weather sealing. Environmental portrait and street photographers seeking a fast wide-angle lens with 10-blade diaphragm bokeh will find it most valuable, though its landscape performance scores lowest.

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Price $5,944
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M 28mm lens

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55.7 Street Score
35mmf/1.2Leica M
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.2 maximum aperture and 11-blade diaphragm render exceptionally shallow depth of field with smooth bokeh, while the advanced 10-element optical design with 3 aspherical lenses ensures sharpness across the full-frame sensor. The compact 416g build and integrated lens hood add practical portability, and its unique floating element enables a closer 50cm minimum focus distance than any previous Noctilux. This lens is best for portrait photographers who need to isolate subjects with dramatic background separation in available light.

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Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm

48.5 Street Score
21mmf/1.4Leica MIS
Why we recommend this

The lens combines an f/1.4 maximum aperture with a 21mm focal length and a 10-element, 8-group aspherical design, delivering extreme low-light capability and corner-to-corner sharpness rare for such a wide-angle. Its robust all-metal barrel and floating element system keep distortion and vignetting minimal, while the 11-blade diaphragm produces smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights. This lens is best for environmental portrait shooters who need dramatic subject-background separation with a uniquely immersive perspective.

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Leica Super Elmar-M 11145 21mm

36.1 Street Score
21mmf/16Leica M
Why we recommend this

Its 21mm f/3.4 design uses one aspherical and four ED glass elements, ensuring sharp, distortion-free images from a durable metal body that is just 2.1 inches long. The manual focus ring offers precise control down to a 70cm distance, paired with an 11-blade diaphragm for smooth background blur, all at a competitive price point. This lens is best for street photographers and landscape shooters who want a compact, robust 21mm prime with deliberate manual operation.

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Price $3,955