Two long-awaited lenses for the Leica T have been released - the APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm 3.5-4.5 ASPH (80-200mm) (specs) and the Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH (17-35mm) (specs)! In fact, they are already available at some Leica stores and dealers. They were officially announced at Photokina in September of 2014.
Adorama:
APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH)
B&H:
APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH)
Leica Store Miami:
APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH)
LEICA-SUPER-VARIO-ELMAR-T 11–23 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH
| Compatible cameras | Leica T |
| Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) |
At 11 mm: approx. 103°, 93°, 70° At 23 mm: approx. 65°, 56°, 39° Corresponds to approx. 17–35 mm in 35 mm format |
| Optical design | |
| Number of lens elements/groups | 14/11 |
| Aspherical surfaces | 4 |
| Position of entrance pupil (at infinity/closest focusing distance) | At 11 mm: –70 mm At 23 mm: –59.7 mm (in light impingement direction in front of the bayonet flange) |
| Focusing | |
| Setting/function | Electronically controlled, focusing mode selectable from the camera menu: automatic (AF) or manual (M), manual override possible at any time in AF mode |
| Focusing range | 0.2 m to infinity |
| Smallest object field/ largest reproduction ratio | At 11 mm: approx. 230 × 153 mm/1:9.7 At 23 mm: approx. 127 × 85 mm/1:5.4 |
| Aperture | |
| Setting/function | Electronically controlled, dial setting option, one-third stop increments |
| Smallest aperture value | 16 |
| Lens mount | Leica T quick-release bayonet with contact strip for the Leica T camera system |
| Filter mount/ lens hood | External bayonet mount for lens hood (included with lens), inner thread for E67 filters, non-rotating filter mount |
| Finish | Black anodised |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Length to bayonet flange | Approx. 97/77 mm (with/without lens hood) |
| Largest diameter | Approx. 86/73 mm (with/without lens hood) |
| Weight | Approx. 395/368 g (with/without lens hood) |
LEICA APO-VARIO-ELMAR-T 55–135 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH
| Compatible cameras | Leica T |
| Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) |
At 55 mm: approx. 28°, 24°, 16° At 200 mm: approx. 12°, 10°, 7° Corresponds to approx. 80–200 mm in 35 mm format |
| Optical design | |
| Number of lenses/groups | 12/10 |
| Aspherical surfaces | 1 |
| Position of entrance pupil (at infinity/ closest focusing distance) | At 55 mm: –54.4 mm At 200 mm: –27.3 mm (in light impingement direction in front of the bayonet flange) |
| Focusing | |
| Setting/function | Electronically controlled, focusing mode selectable from the camera menu: automatic (AF) or manual (M), manual override possible at any time in AF mode |
| Focusing range | 1 m to infinity |
| Smallest object field/ largest reproduction ratio | At 55 mm: approx. 403 × 268 mm/1:17.1 At 135 mm: approx. 188 × 125 mm/1:8.0 |
| Aperture | |
| Setting/function | Electronically controlled, dial setting option, one-third stop increments |
| Smallest aperture value | 16 |
| Lens mount | Leica T quick-release bayonet with contact strip for the Leica T camera system |
| Filter mount/ lens hood | External bayonet mount for lens hood (included with lens), inner thread for E52 filters, non-rotating filter mount |
| Finish | Black anodised |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Length to bayonet flange | Approx. 165/110 mm (with/without lens hood) |
| Largest diameter | Approx. 81/68 mm (with/without lens hood) |
| Weight | Approx. 547/500 g (with/without lens hood) |
Exceptional performance and versatility for long distance shots.
The high-performance Leica T telephoto zoom brings faraway subjects to your fingertips. Its versatile range of focal lengths, equivalent to 80 to 200 mm in 35 mm format, makes it a lens you should never leave at home. It is ideal for portraits packed with character, exciting shots at events of all kinds, vibrant travel and wildlife shots, and getting to the heart of the action at sporting events.
Excellent sharpness for particularly wide and expansive shots.
The Leica T wide-angle zoom, equivalent to 17 to 35 mm in 35 mm format, offers excellent sharpness for particularly broad scenes. Ideal for capturing the beauty of architecture, richly detailed street views, imposing landscapes, and expressive scenes that you may find on your travels. The great advantage of wide-angle lenses is that you can pack so much more subject into your picture, even when you move in closer.
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