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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH Lens

BH #LE112335 • MFR #11082
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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH Lens
Key Features
  • Leica T Mount
  • 17-35mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5-4.5 to f/16
  • Four Aspherical Surfaces
With an equivalent focal length of 17-35mm, the Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH Lens from Leica provides Leica T users with a versatile wide-angle zoom lens. It offers an aperture range of f/3.5-4.5 to f/16 for maintaining a compact form factor and utilizes four aspherical surfaces to control aberrations and distortion. Additionally, the lens features autofocus with an override option for manual focus when needed.
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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 A... Overview

With an equivalent focal length of 17-35mm, the Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH Lens from Leica provides Leica T users with a versatile wide-angle zoom lens. It offers an aperture range of f/3.5-4.5 to f/16 for maintaining a compact form factor and utilizes four aspherical surfaces to control aberrations and distortion. Additionally, the lens features autofocus with an override option for manual focus when needed.

Another benefit of this lens is a close focusing distance of 7.9", allowing photographers to get close to their subjects. The lens barrel features a black anodized finish and is made of metal for durability. Also, the lens hood is included and the lens can use 67mm filters.

Optical design with 14 elements in 11 groups
Four aspherical surfaces maintain lens' compact size and control aberrations
Electronically controlled focus and aperture
Focusing range from 7.9" to infinity
Reproduction ratio of 1:9.7 at 11mm and 1:5.4 at 23mm
Black anodized finish

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 A... Specs

Focal Length
11 to 23mm (35mm Equivalent: 17 to 35mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 4.5
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Leica L
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
103° to 64°
Minimum Focus Distance
0.66' / 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.18x
Optical Design
14 Elements in 11 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.87 x L: 3.03" / ø: 73 x L: 77 mm
Weight
12.98 oz / 368 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.1 x 5.1 x 5.1"

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 A... Reviews

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question

What is the E. Leitz issue with this out-of-stock lens design/manufacuiring problems, high demand, something else?
Asked by: Alexander
There is no specific cause for this lens being out of stock. In fact, it is more normal for this brand to be out rather than in. This has do to with high demand, high build standards and low production. Basically, the customer buys the lens and waits. Their patience is rewarded by then possessing one of the finest lenses in the world. We rarely, if ever, hear customers saying the wait was not worth it.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2020-06-27

Can you show the MTF chart for this lens?

Can you show the MTF chart for this lens?
Asked by: Kin Pun
The Data Sheet for the lens: http://us.leica-camera.com/content/download/120633/1219138/version/9/file/Technical-Data-Leica-Super-Vario-Elmar-T+11-23+ASPH._EN.pdf
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2019-05-26

Will it work with Lumix S5 and how? Thanks.

Will it work with Lumix S5 and how? Thanks.
Asked by: Manojchandra
The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH is an L-mount lens designed for the APS-C/Super 35 format. When used with your Panasonic Lumix S5, you might be forced to use it in cropped/Super 35 mode in order to avoid vignetting at certain focal lengths. Your results may vary.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-10-31

question

This lens can works at sony a7 II?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Leica 11-23mm lens is designed to fit Leica L-mount cameras (T, TL, CL, TL2, and SL at present). It cannot be adapted to other lens mounts in any practical way because it is dependent upon electrical power and control signals that only L-mount cameras provide.
Answered by: Godfrey D.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

Which wide angle lens is best for lumix gx8?
Asked by: Anonymous
A good wide-angle lens from Panasonic, Olympus, or Cosina/Voigtlnder that has a Micro-FourThirds lens mount. The Leica 11-23mm lens cannot be adapted to Micro-FourThirds cameras.
Answered by: Godfrey D.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

Can I put this on a Leica SL?
Asked by: Anthony L.
You can, and the SL will automatically set it up as crop sensor and produce roughly 10 megapixel images out of it. So in theory you are better off buying a 16 megapixel Leica T (which are even relatively cheap nowadays).However, this might be an ideal SL lens if you want to use its 4K video mode, because the SL 4K video operates at a crop sensor size. So if you use this on the SL in 4K mode it will work just as well as the larger, heavier and more expensive full frame lenses would.
Answered by: David D.
Date published: 2021-10-07
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