Name: Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH
Brand: Leica
SKU: 51209
Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)

The build quality of this very small macro lens is very good
rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
AF speed is reasonably fast at "normal" focus distances

lack of a distance scale though
it has a strong tendency to collect dust
Leica system is not true medium format

Construction: Fixed
Max format size: Medium format
Focal length: , 45 mm

Leica Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH - Pros & Cons

The build quality of this very small macro lens is very good
rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
AF speed is reasonably fast at "normal" focus distances
Both sensors are plenty good
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
brilliant colour rendition and outstanding imaging performance
S2 is actually quite portable and easy to handle
great quality
inexpensive now
Nice try Leica
The price is actually quite reasonable
leica S is also very very good
solid and well-built
build quality is superb

lack of a distance scale though
it has a strong tendency to collect dust
Leica system is not true medium format
Fuji lenses for modern Hasselblads
just focal length and maximum aperture is a bit too simplistic
Fuji is not making a digital version of them
Leica prices have always been expensive

Leica Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH - Full Specifications

Lens mount	Leica S

Aperture max	2.8

Construction	Fixed

Weight	36.33 oz
Diameter	3.46 in
Length	5.35 in

Max Format size	Medium format
Focal length	< 45

Closest focusing distance	0.6

Colour of product	Black

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Leica Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Leica - Editorial Reviews (1)

Leica Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Leica announces Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH wide-angle lens

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Published: 01.10.2013

Leica announces Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH wide-angle lens

Leica has announced the Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for its medium format S system. With an angle of view equivalent to a 35mm lens on full frame, it offers a classic moderate wide-angle field of view. Like several of the other S lenses it'll be available in two versions, either with or without an in-lens 'Central Shutter' (that allows flash sync at shutter speeds up to 1/1000 sec). At the same time, Leica is offering firmware updates for its S, S2 and S2-P cameras to give 'optimum functionality' with the lens. The Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH will be in dealers this month at a price of £4650, or £5500 for the CS model.