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Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH

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The Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH. is a sharp, compact rangefinder lens, but it requires huge 77mm filters.Read more
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Pros

  • arrangement of geometric objects in an orderly way
  • well built lens and feels solid in the hands

Cons

  • never designed to capture perfect presentation of space and proportion
  • architectural photography should only be done with a tripod
  • addictive side to ultra wide angle lenses
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Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH - Pros & Cons

Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH

Pros

  • arrangement of geometric objects in an orderly way
  • well built lens and feels solid in the hands

Cons

  • never designed to capture perfect presentation of space and proportion
  • architectural photography should only be done with a tripod
  • addictive side to ultra wide angle lenses
  • it is not a wide angle lens
  • interplay of shadows and lights in familiar places
  • Edges are a bit weak
  • Corners a bit muddy at wider apertures

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Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountLeica M
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Aperture
Aperture max3.8
Aperture min16
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades9
Aperture featuresClickstops
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements8
Groups7
Special elements / coatings1 Aspherical element
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Dimensions
Weight10.93 oz
Diameter2.4 in
Length2.28 in
Accessory filter holder for E77 filters available3.03 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 18.3
Maximum magnification0.03 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusno
Closest focusing distance0.7
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes

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Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH Leica - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH. Review
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Published: 19.08.2014
Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH. Review
3.5

The Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH. is a sharp, compact rangefinder lens, but it requires huge 77mm filters.

By Jim Fisher
11 minute read

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