Solms, Germany, 1 October 2013:
Further defining the S-System as the ultimate solution for the most demanding
professionals, Leica Camera AG has unveiled a new wide-angle lens, the Leica
Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Attaining class-leading critical levels of
performance in all measurable areas, the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. sets
new standards for wide-angle focal lengths in the medium format category. With
this addition, the lens portfolio for the Leica S medium format system is now
comprised of nine lenses (six of which are also available in a CS variant) with
focal lengths ranging from 24 mm to 180 mm, assuring uncompromising imaging
quality in almost all situations. Leica is also offering firmware updates FW
2.3.0.0 for the Leica S and FW 1.3.0.0 for the Leica S2 and S2-P, ensuring the
optimum functionality of this new lens.The equivalent angle of view of the
Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. corresponds to that of a classic 35 mm lens
for 35 mm photography. Its moderate wide-angle with neutral reproduction of
perspectives makes this versatile lens not only ideal for landscapes and
architectural photography, but also in the studio or on location. At the same
time, the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH.’s fast maximum aperture of f/2.8
makes it an optimal tool for available-light photography and the conscious use
of selective planes of focus. Thanks to its brilliant colour rendition and
outstanding imaging performance from the closest focus to infinity at all
apertures, the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. guarantees perfect results in
any photographic situation.
The Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH.
was developed to meet the stringent demands that professional users place on a
camera system in their everyday photographic work and guarantees superior image
quality. It offers maximum contrast rendition, highest resolution and extremely
low distortion, even wide open. This lens also offers excellent control of
flare to ensure high-contrast images, even when shooting a backlit subject.
This results from its extremely elaborate optical design and construction: A
total of twelve lenses are employed to achieve the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8
ASPH.’s exceptional optical performance. Three lenses made from glass with
anomalous partial dispersion minimise chromatic aberrations, and two further
lenses are manufactured from glass with particularly low dispersion. An
additional lens element with an aspherical surface minimises monochromatic
aberrations. Rear-group focusing guarantees consistently outstanding imaging
properties from infinity to its closest focusing distance.
As with all Leica S-System products,
the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. is rugged and reliable, and designed to
offer a particularly long operational lifespan. Ensuring absolute
dependability, even under the harshest shooting conditions, the lens features an
extremely robust bayonet mount and is fully sealed against dust and spray.
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