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Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH

APS-C Lens

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Product Overview

Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH is a wide-angle prime lens for Leica L-mount. It covers the APS-C image circle. Introduced by Leica in 2017, it has 8 elements in 6 groups.
Unfortunately, Leica has opted to omit weather sealing for this lens, so owners should pay extra attention when shooting in incremental weathers.
As a wide-angle prime lens that is quite compact, the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH can be an interesting component of a prime-lens kit well adapted for travel. Even though the lens is not stabilized, at this focal range it does not usually matter. In fact, some may be able to get cleaner corners without image stabilization.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 61%
Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
Cons
  • Lens hood not included
  • Low maximum magnification
  • Lacks weather sealing

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