Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 § 03 Head to head
Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 vs Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6
Leica 28mm f/5.6 is 31 mm shorter. Mitakon 28mm f/5.6 is 35 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 is a 28mm f/5.6 prime, and the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 is a 28mm f/5.6 prime. On paper the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 
Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 better than the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6?
- 31 mm shorter (20.5 mm vs 51 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (8 vs 5)
- Smaller filter thread (34 mm vs 37 mm)
Why is the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 better than the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6?
- 35 g lighter (130 g vs 165 g)
- Focuses 65 cm closer (0.35 m vs 1 m)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2016)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 | Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 165 g (0.36 lbs) | 130 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 51.8 mm (diameter) x 20.5 mm (length) | 44 x 51 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1 m (3.3 ft) | 0.35 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 1:33.4 | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 8 ◆ | 5 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements in 4 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 34 mm ◆ | 37 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Fujifilm G, L-Mount |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $299 launch price |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Mitakon
- 20.5 × 51.8 mm
- 51 × 44 mm
The Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 is 30 mm longer and 35 g lighter than the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6.
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Sample frames
Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6
Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6?
- The Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 weighs 130 g, 35 g less than the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 (165 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6?
- The Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 1 m for the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6.
- Do the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 and the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 better for travel?
- For travel, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
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