Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.
Quick answer
The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 11-23mm at f/3.5 for the Leica L mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (17–35mm equiv.)
- 22 Leica L cameras
- Focal
- 11–23mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–16
- Weight
- 386g
- Filter
- 67mm
What 11-23mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 17–35mm
- 64.2–105.3° 55.1–95° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 11mm (and 23mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorLeica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 11-23mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
Physical
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 386 g
- Length
- 77 mm
- Diameter
- 73 mm
Specification source: leica-camera.com
What can you shoot with the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.?
At 11-23mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.?
It zooms across 11-23mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 11-23mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 17–35mm on full frame, with a 55.1–95° horizontal and 64.2–105.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. fit?
Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 17 more.
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