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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Lens

BH #LE902SL • MFR #11179
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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Lens
Key Features
  • L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Multi-Layer and AquaDura Coatings
Presenting a favored focal length for portraiture, the APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. from Leica is an optically refined short telephoto prime designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. Complementing the comfortable focal length is a bright f/2 maximum aperture that suits working in low-light conditions and also affords great control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The lens' apochromatic optical design uses anomalous partial dispersion glass to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations for high clarity and color accuracy, and one aspherical element is also featured to reduce spherical aberrations for improved sharpness. Multi-layer coatings have also been applied to limit flare and ghosting for increased contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Complementing the optical assets is a Dual Syncro Drive stepping motor, which delivers fast and quiet autofocus performance, and a floating elements system maintains consistent imaging quality throughout the focusing range. Additionally, an AquaDura coating has been applied to the exposed elements and seals have been incorporated in the lens design to benefit working in harsh environmental conditions.
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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Overview

Presenting a favored focal length for portraiture, the APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. from Leica is an optically refined short telephoto prime designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. Complementing the comfortable focal length is a bright f/2 maximum aperture that suits working in low-light conditions and also affords great control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The lens' apochromatic optical design uses anomalous partial dispersion glass to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations for high clarity and color accuracy, and one aspherical element is also featured to reduce spherical aberrations for improved sharpness. Multi-layer coatings have also been applied to limit flare and ghosting for increased contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Complementing the optical assets is a Dual Syncro Drive stepping motor, which delivers fast and quiet autofocus performance, and a floating elements system maintains consistent imaging quality throughout the focusing range. Additionally, an AquaDura coating has been applied to the exposed elements and seals have been incorporated in the lens design to benefit working in harsh environmental conditions.

Portrait-length 90mm f/2 lens is designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 135mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field for working with selective focusing techniques.
One aspherical element is used to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.
Apochromatic design employs anomalous partial dispersion glass to suppress chromatic aberrations throughout the aperture range for increased color accuracy and clarity.
Multi-layer coatings have been applied to individual elements to suppress surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity.
Dual Syncro Drive stepping motor delivers quick, precise, and near-silent autofocus performance to suit both photo and video applications. This system also avails full-time manual focus override.
Floating elements system and an internal focusing design maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range, from 2' to infinity.
Water-repellent AquaDura coating has been applied to the front and rear optical surfaces to protect against moisture and other elements.
Weather-sealed design protects against dust and moisture to benefit working in inclement shooting conditions.
UPC: 799429111793

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
90mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
27.3°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.97' / 60 cm
Magnification
1:5 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.2x Magnification
Optical Design
11 Elements in 9 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.87 x L: 4.02" / ø: 73 x L: 102 mm
Weight
1.54 lb / 700 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.4 x 6.7 x 6.5"

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Reviews

Really, really sharp

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-05-29

I haven't had it too long, but my overwhelming impression is SHARP! Yesterday I went to our local chess club. Good lighting for chess, overhead florescent for photography, not so good. I put it on my brand new SL3 and took photos. I've uploaded a sample. It's 443%, 2500 ISO, f2.2, and 1/320th. The noise seems obvious, until you realize what a really tiny portion of the frame is visible. The only downside is the lens seems to hunt for focus a bit. But the lighting wasn't ideal. I should have some studio portraits soon and that will tell how good the lens/body combination is.

Superb!

By Paolo
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-04-26

I have been using this lens for about three months and I am totally satisfied under all respects. The autofocus is quick enough also in low light and the outcomes are always perfect if you know how to properly exploit this 90mm lens. As a result, all photos come very sharp with a perfect color rendering that is typical for almost all Leica lenses. Very enjoyable!

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