Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Telephoto Manual Focus Lens for M System (11807)

by Leica

Product Details

• Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009V3FM
• Item model number: 11807
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Leica M Series Lenses Compact, lightweight and covering an optimum range of practical applications, Leica M lenses offer a unique optical performance that has secured them a leading position throughout the world. With focal lengths ranging from 21 to 135mm and speeds of up to f/1.0, these valuable precision lenses are distinguished for their superb imaging performance and long service life. Other features include: Excellent sharpness, high-contrast performance and an extreme resolving power even at full aperture Extremely compact design using lens elements with high refractive indices and low dispersion values Uniform, neutral colour rendition Exceptional freedom from flare due to special Leica multiple coating Long service even in tough, everyday professional use and smooth focusing thanks to the mechanical precision of the metal helical focusing mounts. The 90 mm f/2.8 ELMARIT-M is a compact universal lens with a medium focal length and very good contrast and sharpness performance, even at full aperture. Its black version weighs barely more than 400 grams or 14 ounces, and it is only slightly larger than a 50 mm lens. Thus it is an ideal lightweight alternative that you can always take along when you travel. It comes with a built-in sliding lens hood.

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid, Though Expensive, 90mmm Lens for Leica M Rangefinder Cameras, September 10, 2005

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This review is from: Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Telephoto Manual Focus Lens for M System (11807) (Electronics)

The Leica 90mm f2.8 Elmarit-M lens was among the first of Leica's new lens designs; it is also one of the finest medium telephoto lenses ever produced. It is based on the 90mm f4 Elmar-C (Or 90mm f4 Leitz Rokkor which Leica had made for Minolta - I own this version and remain impressed by its excellent optical quality.) lens made for the Leica CL, which is still reputed to be among the finest telephoto lenses Leica has ever made for its M mount rangefinder cameras. This lens is almost as fine optically as the 90mm f2 APO Summicron lens, though lacks the latter's excellence with regards to contrast and resolution at the maximum lens aperture of f2.8. Those in search of a relatively inexpensive Leica telephoto lens for their rangefinder cameras will not be disappointed with the Elmarit, and may find it more preferably, since it is smaller, more compact, and weighs less than the Summicron.