Along with the Leica CL, Leica also announced the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH lens. It is a compact fixed prime lens, featuring 8 elements (4 of which are aspherical,) a minimum focus distance of 30cm and a light weight of only 80g. Leica TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH lens costs $1,295, available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. It will start shipping on December 15, 2017.
Below are the detailed specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 18 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Leica TL | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 8 | |
| Groups | 6 | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.30 m (11.81″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.07× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 80 g (0.18 lb) | |
| Diameter | 61 mm (2.4″) | |
| Length | 21 mm (0.83″) | |
| Materials | Anodized aluminum | |
| Sealing | No | |
| Colour | Silver, black | |
| Filter thread | 39.0 mm | |
| Hood supplied | No | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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