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Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4

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The Leica Macro Elmar 90mm has a bit of an oddball design compared to other M mount lenses -- but it's incredibly tiny.Read more
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Pros

  • a different feeling manually focusing
  • The flare is easy to control
  • marvelous color and beautiful yet controllable flare

Cons

  • tiny aperture ring is just as narrow as the metal edges of a Leica filter
  • the tiny metal lens must not be a telephoto
  • the Macro in the name is a bit of a misnomer
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  • Full-frame (35mm)
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  • Macro, Normal, Telephoto
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Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 - Pros & Cons

Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4

Pros

  • a different feeling manually focusing
  • The flare is easy to control
  • marvelous color and beautiful yet controllable flare
  • The focusing ring turns smooth and is easy to use
  • It s also super tiny and incredibly well built
  • lighter and more compact in size
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Cons

  • tiny aperture ring is just as narrow as the metal edges of a Leica filter
  • the tiny metal lens must not be a telephoto
  • the Macro in the name is a bit of a misnomer
  • the colors are slightly undersaturated
  • lens didn t create overwhelming flare or dramatically reduce contrast
  • Leica M240 is not exactly calibrated with the 135mm lens
  • telephoto lenses are not compact and are on the whole quite heavy

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Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 - Full Specifications

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Lens type
  • Macro
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountLeica M
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Aperture
Aperture max4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades10
Aperture featuresClickstops
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements4
Groups4
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Dimensions
Weight8.47 oz
Diameter2.05 in
Length2.32 in
Filter size1.54 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 90
Maximum magnification0.15 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusno
Closest focusing distance0.8
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Optional accessoriesLeica Macro Adapter M
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes

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Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 Leica - Editorial Reviews (1)

Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 Tiny Lens Meets Unique Design: Leica Macro Elmar 90mm Review
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The Phoblographer
Published: 14.12.2021
Tiny Lens Meets Unique Design: Leica Macro Elmar 90mm Review

The Leica Macro Elmar 90mm has a bit of an oddball design compared to other M mount lenses -- but it's incredibly tiny.

By Hillary Grigonis
13 minute read

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