Leica SUPER-ELMAR-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH lens
New super-wide lens with
outstanding optical properties
Solms, Germany (September 17,
2012) – Leica Camera has expanded the Leica S medium format system with the
addition of a new lens, the Leica Super-Elmar-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH. Corresponding
to a focal length of 19 mm in terms of 35 mm photography, this super-wide-angle
lens guarantees excellent imaging quality. Ideal for not only landscape and
architectural photography but also for indoor photography and many other
applications, the lens shows very high contrast rendition and maximum
resolution at the highest aperture.
As the result of the
unusually complex construction of its focusing system, the Leica Super-Elmar-S
24 mm f/3.5 ASPH offers superior imaging performance from the point of closest
focus to infinity throughout the entire focusing range. During focusing, only
the middle group of three lenses is moved. Concurrently, one of the lenses is
moved independently as a floating element and guarantees optimum ray paths at
every setting.
With an optical system
comprising 12 lenses in ten groups, Leica’s optical design engineers have
achieved extraordinarily high freedom from distortion for such a wide-angle
lens. Five of the lenses are manufactured from glasses with anomalous partial
dispersion to prevent negative effects, such as chromatic aberration. Two
aspherical lenses located behind the iris and the aspherical surface of the
front lens minimize monochromatic aberrations.
The Leica Super-Elmar-S 24 mm
f/3.5 ASPH. is distinguished by rugged, enduring design and construction that
guarantees years of dependability, even with frequent use. Featuring an
extremely robust bayonet mount and fully sealed against dust and spray, the new
release ensures maximum dependability even under the harshest shooting
conditions.
With the addition of the
Super-Elmar-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH., the current S-System lens portfolio offers a
total of eight lenses (five of which will also be available in CS versions with
a central shutter), ensuring superior imaging quality for all areas of
photography.
The Leica Super-Elmar S 24 mm
f/3.5 ASPH. is supplied complete with a lens hood specially optimized for its
optical system. It will be available from selected Leica dealers, including the
Leica Store Washington DC, beginning in November 2012.
ELPRO-S 180
Accessory close-up lens
extends the working range of the LEICA APO-ELMAR-S 180 mm f/3.5
The Leica Elpro-S 180
close-up lens is a specially calculated accessory lens for the Leica
APO-Elmar-S 180 mm f/3.5 that reduces the close focusing distance to 1.1 meters
(approximately 3 feet, 7 inches / 43 inches). Attaching this accessory lens
achieves a significant increase, approximately 30 percent, of the reproduction
ratio of up to 1:4.5.
Elpro S 180 attached to the Leica APO-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5
In contrast to the majority
of apochromatic accessory lenses, the Leica Elpro-S 180 is dedicated to one
particular lens. Additionally, this new release avoids lateral chromatic
aberrations and ensures that there are no detrimental effects on the excellent
imaging qualities of the lens.
The Leica Elpro-S 180 is
attached to the threaded filter mount of the lens, in the same manner as a
filter. Autofocus, exposure metering and all other camera and lens handling
functions are fully maintained when using the Leica Elpro-S 180.
Beginning in October 2012,
the Leica Elpro-S 180 close-up lens accessory will be available at select Leica
dealers, including the Leica Store Washington DC.
Leica VARIO-ELMAR-S 30-90 MM F/3.5-5.6 ASPH lens
The first zoom lens for the
S-System with exceptional imaging quality and low weight
Leica Camera also presented
the first zoom lens for the Leica S medium format system with the Leica
Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. The range of focal lengths covered is
equivalent to that of a 24-72 mm zoom for 35 mm format, providing S-System
users access to a lens that possesses the flexibility to cover the majority of
photographic needs and simultaneously delivering the outstanding performance of
prime lenses. Photographers can now avoid time-consuming lens changes in many
areas of photography, from landscape to portrait. The lens provides the
opportunity to concentrate more on subjects when time is a critical factor.
Presenting elaborate
mechanical and optical construction, the new Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm f/3.5-5.6
ASPH. is also extremely compact and light, with a weight of only 1,345 grams /
3 lbs. (with lens hood).
The lens construction is
based on 14 lenses assembled in four groups. For a zoom construction, the lens
achieves extraordinarily high contrast rendition and maximum resolution wide
open thanks to the use of nine lenses manufactured from glasses with anomalous
partial dispersion, three of which are fluoride lenses with particularly low
dispersion. Two aspherical surfaces on the rearmost lens element and one on the
front lens of the second group reduce monochromatic aberrations to a minimum
and ensure that imaging performance constantly remains high at close focusing
distances.
As with the prime lenses of
the Leica S-System, the Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. is
distinguished by rugged, enduring design and construction that guarantees years
of dependability, even with frequent use. The lens features an extremely robust
bayonet mount and is fully sealed against dust and spray, ensuring maximum
dependability even under the harshest shooting conditions.
Guaranteeing uncompromising
imaging quality for all areas of photography, the current S-System portfolio
offers a total of eight lenses (five of which will also be available in CS
versions with a central shutter).
The lens is supplied complete
with a dedicated lens hood specially optimized for its optical system. The
Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. will be available from selected
Leica dealers, including the Leica Store Washington DC, beginning in November
2012.
Leica TS-APO-ELMAR-S 120mm f/5.6 ASPH tilt-shift lens
Enables control of
perspectives while maintaining the highest possible imaging quality and optimum
handling
The Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120
mm f/5.6 ASPH is the first fully-adjustable tilt/shift lens for the Leica S
medium format system. This apochromatically corrected lens provides options for
parallel shifting and tilting according to Scheimpflug and offers photographers
the full range of adjustment options traditionally found in field cameras.
Additionally, the new lens guarantees the greatest possible imaging quality,
easy handling and universal applicability of the Leica S-System.
The Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120
mm f/5.6 ASPH. is ideal for product and object photography where perfect
perspectives and maximum depth of field are required. Consisting of six
individual lens elements, the lens’ optical system allows parallel shifts
(shift) of up to 12 mm in all directions as well as tilting of the plane of
focus (tilt) by up to 8°. Its apochromatically corrected lenses ensure that the
familiar superior quality delivered by the S-System is maintained, even when
fully exploiting the limits of creative freedom.
Tilting the plane of focus allows
photographers to place it at any chosen point within the image. As such, the
optimum depth of field can be achieved without stopping down sharply and
without having to accept the qualitative disadvantages of a closed aperture.
The Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. also allows photographers to adjust
the location of the plane of sharpest focus.
Parallel shifting enables
precise correction of converging or diverging verticals without the loss of
resolution generally encountered when applying corrections with post-processing
software. This simultaneously ensures that the performance and capabilities of
the S-System are preserved and that photographers have complete control over
all lines within the image frame. As a result of its large image circle, the
Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. allows the combination of tilting and
shifting for maximum artistic flexibility.
As a result of its special
construction and external form, the Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH.
differs to some extent from the remainder of the S-System lens portfolio. For
instance, it features an integrated lens hood specially optimized for its
optical system. Shifting and tilting movements are controlled by a
total of four rings and two additional rings manually control the aperture and
distance settings.
As with the entire Leica
S-System, the Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. is distinguished by
ruggedly enduring design and construction that guarantees years of
dependability, even with frequent use. Including the new Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S
120 mm f/5.6 ASPH., the current S-System range offers a total of eight lenses
(five of which will also be available in CS versions with a central shutter),
guaranteeing uncompromising imaging quality for all areas of photography.
The lens is supplied complete
with a tripod mounting plate with 1/4" and 3/8" bushes that allows
the lens to be fixed securely in any position. The Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm
f/5.6 ASPH. will be available through select Leica dealers, including the Leica
Store Washington DC, beginning in January 2013.
Besides the R adapter, will Leica make an S adapter also, to be able to use the Leica S lenses on the new M camera?
ReplyDeleteI seriously doubt there is a market for it. The Leica S lenses are designed for the Leica S camera. Unless one owns an S or S2, there is no real need to buy any of the S lenses. Having a Leica S or S2, why would one forego the extra performance of the S cameras and put these lenses on an M? Besides, there are no S lenses that aren't covered in one form or another with the R lenses.
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