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

$1,468 USD
Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH

Specifications

Basic Information

Mount
L - Leica
Announced Date
January 6, 2015
MSRP Now
$1,468 USD
Weight
315 g
Dimensions
Length61mm
Diameter63mm

Optics

Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
18mm-56mm(27mm-84mm equiv.)
Image Circle Size
APS-C
Magnification
0.14x
Minimum Focus Distance
0.98ft / 0.30m
Number of Elements
11
Number of Element Groups
9
Has Diffractive Optics
No

Aperture

Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 - f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/0 - f/22

Focus

Has Autofocus
Yes
Has AF/MF Switch
No
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
Yes
Front Element Rotates
No

Stabilization

Has Image Stabilization
No

Build & Controls

Has Internal Zoom
Yes
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
No

Filters

Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
46mm

Accessories

Has Lens Hood
No
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