Name: Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6
Brand: Leica
SKU: 378
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

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

4.0

based on all reviews

fast
quiet autofocus
compact and lightweight to allow all day city explorations while

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

Elements: 10
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 56 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

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

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

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

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

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Leica TL

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	16

Elements	10
Groups	7
Special elements / coatings	4 Aspheric surfaces
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	9.03 oz
Diameter	2.48 in
Length	2.36 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.05 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 56
Maximum magnification	0.13 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Closest focusing distance	0.45

Colour of product	Black
Hood supplied	yes

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

3.8

Based on 3 reviews

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