Name: Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH
Brand: Leica
SKU: 50304
Rating: 4.0 (7 reviews)

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH

3.9

based on all reviews

fast
quiet autofocus
The optical design is relatively simple for a zoom lens

The focus ring is quite narrow and has no hard stops at either end
Zooming is not internal
only usable on the new Leica T camera

Construction: Zoom
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 56 mm
Image stabilisation: no

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH - Pros & Cons

fast
quiet autofocus
The optical design is relatively simple for a zoom lens
captures excellent images and is quite compact
compact and lightweight to allow all day city explorations while

The focus ring is quite narrow and has no hard stops at either end
Zooming is not internal
only usable on the new Leica T camera
Edges a little soft at widest angle
not particularly fast
anodized metal body construction and highly-corrected optics
The camera leaves behind some yellow and purple color
a bit based on the file format
missing from the lens is image stabilization
as distortion and chromatic aberration
is not a macro lens
the kitchen sink in terms of options for the first time user

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH - Full Specifications

Lens mount	Leica T

Aperture max	3.5-5.6

Construction	Zoom

Weight	9.03 oz
Filter size	2.05 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 56
Maximum magnification	13.2 x
Image stabilisation	no

Closest focusing distance	0.45

Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes

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Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Leica - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.8

Based on 3 reviews

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Review

PCMAG

Published: 10.07.2014

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Review

3.5

The Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 captures excellent images and is quite compact, but it's too expensive for what it is.

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Photo Review

Published: 04.06.2014

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

The 'kit' zoom lens for Leica's T system covers a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 27-84mm and features a metal body plus superior optics.

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 15.05.2014

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH is a standard zoom lens for the brand new Leica T system. Offering a focal range of 27-84mm in 35mm terms, a compact and lightweight design, and an optical formula that comprises 10 elements in 7 groups, is the Leica 18-56mm T lens the perfect partner for the new Leica T camera? Read our Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH review to find out...