{"id":65134,"date":"2025-03-22T22:36:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T21:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=65134"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:04:58","slug":"review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64823\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64823\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64823\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Title_M10.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Title_M10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Title_M10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Title_M10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element on Leica M10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those of you that already had a look at my other reviews of Light Lens Lab lenses already know, their mission is to bring back rare and expensive lenses from the past at more affordable prices to give more people the opportunity to use them. After the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-light-lens-lab-35mm-2-0-eight-element\/\">35mm 2.0 8-element<\/a> they tackled the 28mm 2.8 9-element &#8211; a lens going for almost 10 grand on the used market for reasons I have yet to understand. Let&#8217;s see how this lens compares to the tiny <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-8-color-skopar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>This lens will be reviewed on the 24mp Leica M10 and the 42mp Sony A7rII.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65076\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65076\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_13_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_13_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_13_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_13_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65067\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65067\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_4_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_4_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_4_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_4_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65074\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65074\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_11_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_11_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_11_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_11_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65070\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65070\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65070\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_7_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_7_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_7_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_7_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65070\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65072\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65072\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_9_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_9_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_9_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_9_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66590\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66590\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66590\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_15_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_15_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_15_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_15_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66778\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66778\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_22_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_22_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_22_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_22_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkfzW\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>This Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 nine-element has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 52 mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 75\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Length: 40 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 302g (without hood[41g] and caps)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: E49<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 10 (straight)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 9\/6<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65310\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LLL_28mm_2.8_9e_Diagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"128\"><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.7 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:14.2 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Leica-M<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>You can order this lens from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightlenslab.myshopify.com\/collections\/current-products?ref=4fc518y3\">official homepage<\/a> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=light+lens+lab+28mm+2.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;_odkw=light+lens+lab+50mm+2.0+speed&amp;_osacat=0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) starting at <strong>$949<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>This Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element was kindly provided free of charge by the Light Lens Lab NA distributor for reviewing purpose for a duration of 4 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64819\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64819\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have never had the &#8220;original&#8221; 28mm 2.8 by Leica in my hands, so I cannot tell you in great detail how the mechanics and casing design compare. From the pictures I tend to say this Light Lens Lab lens looks slightly more refined.<\/p>\n<p>The focus ring has a nice, even resistance and turns a little less than 180\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance of 0.7 m to infinity. The focus ring is also equipped with a focus tab.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64820\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64820\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Infinity_lock.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Infinity_lock.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Infinity_lock-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Infinity_lock-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">focus tab with built-in infinity lock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The focus tab has another feature, as it features a hidden infinity lock. Regular readers know I am not a fan of infinity locks, but it seems the original lens featured the same exact design.<\/p>\n<p>The aperture ring has equidistantly spaced half-stop click-stops.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64822\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64822\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Minolta_CLE_hood.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Minolta_CLE_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Minolta_CLE_hood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Minolta_CLE_hood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element with hood attached on Minolta CLE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Light Lens Lab also offers a hood that faithfully resembles the original. It significantly increases the size of the lens though, as can be seen from the picture above.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-66207\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">infinity no hood<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">infinity hood<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">MFD no hood<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">MFD hood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-66207\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64827\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64828\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity_Hood.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity_Hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity_Hood-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_Infinity_Hood-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64829\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64830\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD_Hood.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD_Hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD_Hood-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_RF_Blockage_MFD_Hood-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Rangefinder blockage<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Without the hood there is only a moderate amount of rangefinder blockage, with the hood attached there is significantly more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64814\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64814 size-full\" style=\"background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; color: #767676;\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/comparison_LLL_28mm_2.8_9e_Voigtlander_VM_Color-Skopar_Thypoch_1.4_Siemra.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/comparison_LLL_28mm_2.8_9e_Voigtlander_VM_Color-Skopar_Thypoch_1.4_Siemra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/comparison_LLL_28mm_2.8_9e_Voigtlander_VM_Color-Skopar_Thypoch_1.4_Siemra-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/comparison_LLL_28mm_2.8_9e_Voigtlander_VM_Color-Skopar_Thypoch_1.4_Siemra-768x258.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e | Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar | Thypoch 28mm 1.4 Simera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e is not a big lens, there are two &#8220;buts&#8221; though. As you can see from the picture above it is significantly bigger than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-8-color-skopar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar<\/a> and more the size of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-0-ultron-type-i\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.0 Ultron<\/a>. The other thing is, that because of its protruding rear element it needs a special lens cap (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-contax-g-16mm-8-0-hologon\/\">Zeiss 16mm 8.0 Hologon<\/a>), which can be quite bothersome in the field when changing lenses.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64826\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64826\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64826\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_VM-E_close_focus_II_Sony_A7rII.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_VM-E_close_focus_II_Sony_A7rII.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_VM-E_close_focus_II_Sony_A7rII-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_VM-E_close_focus_II_Sony_A7rII-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element via VM-E close focus adapter MK II on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens can of course be adapted to modern mirrorless cameras. When coupled with a Sony E-mount or Nikon Z-mount camera you can e.g. use the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/ttartisan-leica-m-to-e-6-bit-adapter-product-of-the-year\/\">TTArtisan 6-bit adapter<\/a> to give it basic Exif data or the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-techart-lm-ea9-leica-m-to-sony-e-autofocus-adapter\/\">Techart LM-EA9<\/a> to equip it with autofocus or a <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/leica-m-to-sony-e-close-focus-adapters\/\">close focus adapter<\/a> to let it focus closer.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65161\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vignetting_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-E.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vignetting_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-E.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vignetting_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-E-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-214\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-214\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.8 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.3 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.2 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/8.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.0 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.0 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-214 from cache -->\n<p>At its maximum aperture this Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e shows noticeably less vignetting than the more compact <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-8-color-skopar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar<\/a>. Stopped down to f\/11 they are pretty much the same though.<\/p>\n<p>This Light Lens Lab lens has a rear element very close to the sensor, leading to the light rays hitting the sensor in rather unfavourable ways, so I expect it to show a lot less vignetting on film.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65140\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65140\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_Vig_Graph.png\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_Vig_Graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_Vig_Graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_Vig_Graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_Vig_Graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>infinity (42mp Sony A7rII\/24mp Leica M10)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-40019\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Leica M10<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony A7rII<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-40019\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65159\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_M10.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_M10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_M10-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_M10-727x1280.jpg 727w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_M10-768x1352.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65160\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_R2.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_R2-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_R2-731x1280.jpg 731w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_R2-768x1344.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65158\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65158\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65158\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_M10_11_Overview.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_M10_11_Overview.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_M10_11_Overview-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_M10_11_Overview-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Light Lens Lab says that they improved upon the original formula by adding an ED element and fluorite elements, leading to better across frame sharpness (especially used when on a digital camera) and less distortion.<\/p>\n<p>On the Leica M10 this Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e shows indeed a very good performance from f\/2.8. Midframe and corners benefit from stopping down a bit, but I wouldn&#8217;t mind using this lens at f\/2.8 if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Now in a direct comparison my sample of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-8-color-skopar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar<\/a> looks even better at f\/2.8 though and &#8211; like most modern Voigtl\u00e4nder lenses &#8211; it has very high contrast, whereas this Light Lens Lab lens has a slightly softer rendering.<\/p>\n<p>On cameras with a <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-kolari-ultra-thin-sensor-stack-modification\/\">thicker sensor stack<\/a> like the Sony A7rII the situation is very different though. The midzone dip is greatly exaggerated and the corners need stopping down to f\/11 to look somewhat okayish.<\/p>\n<h3><em>close 0.70 m (42mp A7rII)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-47558\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-47558\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65155\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65156\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65157\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sharpness_Close_R2_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A minimum focus distance of only 0.7 m in a 28mm lens is not something I am very fond of, but this is supposed to be a faithful recreation and the old lens also only offered 0.7 m. Performance at this distance is very good.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65154\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65154\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_Flare_11.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_Flare_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_Flare_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_Flare_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Light Lens Lab decided to go with single coating here, which means we should expect to see some artefacts.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-42993\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 5<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-42993\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65141\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65142\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65143\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65144\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65145\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos5.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_2.8_Pos5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e | f\/2.8<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Indeed we see a lot of veiling flare and also a notable amount of ghosts.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-82525\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-82525\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65146\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65147\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65148\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65149\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65150\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos5.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65151\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos6.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Flare_11_Pos6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e | f\/11<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stopped down to f\/11 the situation is similar. With lenses that are only single coated I often found colors to come out very different in backlit scenarios, which is also the case here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66775\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66775\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_19_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_19_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_19_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_19_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this category the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-8-color-skopar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar<\/a> is the completely opposite, thanks to the latest multi coating it is almost impossible to create any such artefacts with that lens.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-52086\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-52086\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65272\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65273\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65274\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65275\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Coma_100_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">100% crops from extreme corner, focused on center, Leica M10<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We do see some artefacts at f\/2.8 and f\/4.0, for a design that dates back to 1965 this is still very impressive though. Here the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-8-color-skopar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar<\/a> looks a little better at f\/2.8 to f\/4.0, from there on there is hardly a difference. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-0-ultron-type-i\/\">VM 28mm 2.0 MK II<\/a> also shows an impressive performance here, as despite being a stop faster, it creates smaller artefacts.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-45942\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected -4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-45942\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65063\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_Uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_Uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_Uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_Uncorrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65062\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_corrected_-4.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_corrected_-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_corrected_-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Distortion_M10_corrected_-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e | f\/4.0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Distortion is low and mostly uniform. There is no profile in Lightroom available, but dialing in -4 in Lightroom\/Photoshop is doing a good job at correcting it and should be sufficient for most subjects.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66774\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66774\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_18_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_18_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_18_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_18_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The combination of a 28mm focal length with an f\/2.8 maximum aperture means there is not a lot to talk about here. The minimum focus distance of 0.7 m doesn&#8217;t help either.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65065\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65065\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65065\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_2_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_2_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_2_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_2_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So on a Leica camera, even when the lens is set to its minimum focus distance and to f\/2.8, the backgrounds are simply not blurred that much, as can be seen from the sample above, which was taken with the lens set to 0.7 m.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65075\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65075\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_12_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_12_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_12_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_12_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At longer focus distances the backgrounds will be just barely out of focus, you need to print pretty big to actually notice it.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-58295\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/22<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-58295\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65276\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65277\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65278\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analoguelight lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65279\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65280\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_11.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65281\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_16.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65282\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_22.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9e_M10_Sunstars_50_22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e | 50% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Similar to many of the Voigtl\u00e4nder VM and Zeiss ZM lenses also this Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e makes use of 10 straight aperture blades. Compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-light-lens-lab-35mm-2-0-eight-element\/\">Light Lens Lab 35mm 2.0 8e<\/a> the sunstars are not as pronounced at wider apertures though and look best in the f\/11 to f\/16 range.<br \/>\nIf you want to know more about sunstar rendering of different lenses have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-37620\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-37620\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65153\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_uncorrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65152\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_laCA_M10_11_corrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from border, Leica M10<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lateral CA are on a low level and easy to correct in post. Interestingly they seem to be strongest in the outer midframe and not the corners though.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-10-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-56486\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8 background<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8 foreground<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-10-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-56486\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane10-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65205\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65206\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65207\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_BG_R2_100_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65208\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65209\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65210\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_BF_FG_R2_100_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | VM-E MK II adapter | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e | 100% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now this test was a bit ruined by the single coating leading to warm veiling flare. Nervertheless, we do see some cyan\/magenta outlining at f\/2.8 which is mostly gone by f\/4.0.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-11-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-26085\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-11-review-light-lens-lab-28mm-2-8-9-element-26085\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane11-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65211\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65212\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_PF_R2_100_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | VM-E MK II adapter | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e | 100% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Purple fringing is almost non-existent.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to wide angle lenses, we have seen a big leap in performance thanks to the wide availability of aspherical elements. This means not in every category this &#8220;classic&#8221; all-spherical Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element can compete with the latest designs.<\/p>\n<p>But that also isn&#8217;t its purpose. Its purpose is, to give more people the opportunity to use one of Leica&#8217;s rare and famous lenses from the 1960s, when &#8211; unlike today &#8211; Leica was the company offering the highest performance lenses with cutting edge technology.<\/p>\n<p>And actually, it performs surprisingly well, as in many categories it can still compete with modern designs.<\/p>\n<p>There is one thing I am torn about though: while the optical design has been slightly adjusted to give better performance on digital cameras (and that seems to have worked), Light Lens Lab decided to go with single coated elements, faithful to the original. Also the minimum focus distance does not have been improved. Now I would have preferred better flare resistance and a closer focusing lens, but what does the majority think? True to the original or improved with today&#8217;s coatings and with better MFD? Please tell me in the comment section what you would prefer.<\/p>\n<p>This one I saved for last: this lens does feature a beautiful mechanical design. The coating of this black version fits my black Leica M10&#8217;s top plate perfectly, better than many of Leica&#8217;s own lenses.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can order this lens from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightlenslab.myshopify.com\/collections\/current-products?ref=4fc518y3\">official homepage<\/a> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=light+lens+lab+28mm+2.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;_odkw=light+lens+lab+50mm+2.0+speed&amp;_osacat=0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) starting at <strong>$949<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>I reviewed quite a few 28mm M-mount lenses ranging from f\/1.4 to f\/5.6 all listed <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses\/leica-lenses\/\">on this page<\/a>&nbsp;and I will only talk about the real obvious alternatives here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leica 28mm 2.8 Elmarit &#8220;9-element&#8221;:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe original from 1965 this Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 is based on. On the used market these seem to go for something around 10 grand. Only the most deluded collectors will pay that price and I hope none of you is stupid enough to do that, but if you are, by all means: please use one of these affiliate links. For everyone else this Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9e looks like a great alternative.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=leica+28mm+2.8+9+element+-light&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=leica+28mm+2.8+9+element+-light&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$10000<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-8-color-skopar\/\"><strong>Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.8 Color-Skopar:<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe modern 28mm 2.8 M-mount lens. It uses the latest technology and great coatings, making it perform least as good as this 60 years old design in every category &#8211; except for vignetting at f\/2.8 &#8211; despite being a lot smaller and lighter. Be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-0-ultron-type-i\/\">VM 28mm 2.0 Ultron MK II<\/a> further down as well though.<em><br \/>\nbuy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=voigtl%C3%A4nder+vm+28mm+2.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/47N7Ggn\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$699<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leica 28mm 2.8 Elmarit-M:<\/strong><br \/>\nLeica&#8217;s modern 28mm 2.8. According to Fred Miranda&#8217;s comparisons the aforementioned Voigtl\u00e4nder is sharper in the center at wider apertures whereas the Leica is sharper in the midframe and shows slightly less vignetting.<br \/>\nI rather take the better minimum focus distance of the Voigtl\u00e4nder and $2100 in my pocket.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3YpvPoF\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=leica+28mm+2.8+m+elmarit&amp;_sacat=78997&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=leica+28mm+2.8+m&amp;_osacat=78997&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=voigtl%C3%A4nder+28mm+2.0&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YtLdAr\">amazon.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$2795<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-2-0-ultron-type-i\/\"><strong>Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 2.0 Ultron MKII:<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nI consider this the best balanced 28mm lens for M-mount. It is similarly sized and lighter, yet one stop faster, which can sure come in handy. If you are looking for a modern 28mm lens and you are not after the smallest\/lightest 28mm lens, this f\/2.0 version is probably the best choice.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3IQsaa1\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/kojV34\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=voigtl%C3%A4nder+28mm+2.0&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$799<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-minolta-28mm-2-8-m-rokkor\/\"><strong>Minolta 28mm 2.8 M-Rokkor:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Minolta&#8217;s take on a compact and affordable 28mm 2.8 M-mount lens when released together with the Minolta CLE in the early 80s. Taking into account this Minolta lens suffers from durability issues that seem to be unavoidable, yet good samples cost almost as much as a new Voigtl\u00e4nder lens, I find it very hard to recommend.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=minolta+28mm+2.8+m&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link) for <strong>$200<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>$450+ <\/strong>depending on its condition<\/em><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>There are also a Zeiss ZM 28mm 2.8 Biogon and a Konica Hexanon-M 28mm 2.8 available, but I don&#8217;t know enough about either to tell you how they compare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65071\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65071\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_8_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_8_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_8_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_8_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65066\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65066\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_3_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_3_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_3_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_3_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65068\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65068\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65068\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_5_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_5_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_5_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_5_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65069\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65069\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_6_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_6_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_6_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_6_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65073\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65073\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_10_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_10_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_10_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_10_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65077\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65077\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_14_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_14_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_14_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_14_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66591\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66591\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66591\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_16_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_16_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_16_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_16_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66773\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66773\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_17_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_17_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_17_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_17_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66777\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66777\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_21_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_21_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_21_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_21_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66776\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66776\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_20_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_20_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_20_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_20_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65064\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65064\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65064\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_1_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"light lens lab 28mm 2.8 nine element 9e review leica m10 m11 m9 42mp 24mp cinematic contrast sharpness rendering bokeh film analogue\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_1_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_1_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Light_Lens_Lab_28mm_2.8_9-element_Sample_M10_1_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Light Lens Lab 28mm 2.8 9-element | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkfzW\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses\/leica-lenses\/\">All Reviews of Leica M\/M39 lenses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/photography\/analogue-adventures\/\">Analogue Adventures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\">Review: Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Review: Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-28mm-1-8-af\/\">Review: Viltrox AF 28mm 1.8 FE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Us<\/h2>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just liked reading it? 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This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Those of you that already had a look at my other reviews of Light Lens Lab lenses already know, their mission is to bring back rare and expensive lenses from the past at more affordable prices to give more people the opportunity to use them. 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