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Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens (Black)

BH #LE1828ETLB • MFR #11088
Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens (Black)
Key Features
  • L Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 27mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
  • Four Aspherical Surfaces
An especially compact lens, the black Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a 27mm equivalent wide-angle prime designed for APS-C-format Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. Its pancake form factor measures just 0.8" thick, making it ideal for everyday use and travel applications. Its optical design features four aspherical surfaces to help suppress spherical aberrations and distortion for greater clarity and sharpness. Additionally, its autofocus design allows for full-time manual focus override for greater control when working with selective focus techniques.
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Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Overview

An especially compact lens, the black Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a 27mm equivalent wide-angle prime designed for APS-C-format Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. Its pancake form factor measures just 0.8" thick, making it ideal for everyday use and travel applications. Its optical design features four aspherical surfaces to help suppress spherical aberrations and distortion for greater clarity and sharpness. Additionally, its autofocus design allows for full-time manual focus override for greater control when working with selective focus techniques.

This 18mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens is designed for APS-C-format L-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 27mm equivalent focal length.
Four aspherical surfaces are featured in the optical design to control distortion and spherical aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity.
Pancake form factor measures just 0.8" thick for an ultra compact, sleek option well-suited to everyday shooting.
Autofocus design affords full-time manual focus control along with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8".

Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Specs

Focal Length
18mm (35mm Equivalent: 27mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Leica L
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
75°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.81" / 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.07x
Optical Design
8 Elements in 6 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
39 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.4 x 0.83" / 61 x 21 mm
Weight
2.82 oz / 80 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.655 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.95 x 4.95 x 4.4"

Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Reviews

Just buy it , don't think about it

By sultan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-01

I have use the lens on a Leica T as an everyday camera to photograph my kids. It is absolutely an amazing lens that produce photos with the rich colour and excellent character. It is really a genius of Leica to make such a pocketable lens with excellent parameters.

Great Lens

By Ryan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-06-26

I hesitated making this purchase but I’m so glad I did!

Leica  CL Elmarit -TL 18mm f/2/8 ASPH

By Helmuth
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-08

Ideal for travel. The resolution is high and with digital zoom sufficient for more close up views.

Sharp and small

By Henry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-07-19

It is true -Leica CL with the 18mm f/2.8 lens will easily fit in your jacket pocket. I have carried it in my front pants pocket! I find its photos clear and sharp.

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Can this lens be used for Leica M typ240?

Can this lens be used for Leica M typ240?
Asked by: Alicia
Yes, this lens can be used for Leica M typ240 with the adapter Leica M Lense to L- mount camera.
Answered by: LAI
Date published: 2021-09-19

Can be use on a Fujifilm X-Pro2?

Can be use on a Fujifilm X-Pro2?
Asked by: pedro
This lens is for use on a camera that uses an L mount. The Fuji XPRo2 has an X mount.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2019-10-07

Where do I find firmware updates for this lens?

Where do I find firmware updates for this lens?
Asked by: Bruce
You will have to contact the manufacturer directly to get more information on the firmware update. They can better assist in providing that for you.
Answered by: David
Date published: 2019-12-04

What lens hoods are compatible with this lens?

What lens hoods are compatible with this lens?
Asked by: Glen
The Heliopan 39mm Short Metal Lens Hood, BH # HELHMS39 is compatible. https://bhpho.to/375ATFH
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-12-10

did anybody try it on full frame L?

did anybody try it on full frame L?
Asked by: jean-marc
When using this lens or any other APS-C format L mount lens on a full frame L mount camera it will automatically crop down to APS-C format. There is no "vignetting". It's just that the pictures are not utilizing the full frame of the sensor for recording but instead an APS-C size cropped version of the sensor.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2020-07-31

Can this lens be used on the Leica T (Type 701)?

Can this lens be used on the Leica T (Type 701)?
Asked by: Victor
Yes it is compatible. The Elica T Typ 701 camera accepts Leica L mount lenses and this 18mm lens is an L mount lens.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2020-12-03
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