Is the leica apo summicron sl 28mm f 2 asph good for video?

I don't rate this lens specifically for video, so this is my take. It's autofocus but not stabilised, so steadiness will depend on your camera body or a gimbal. On full frame it gives a true 28mm, which works well for walk-and-talk and run-and-gun shots. For a selfie-style vlog held at arm's length, though, I'd want something closer to 16-20mm. On APS-C it frames like 42mm, which is too tight for that job.

If you shoot on a full-frame body, it's a sensible choice, but budget for a good microphone too. The Video page covers vlogging and audio basics, and the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH page has the full specs and camera list.

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