Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH.
Quick answer
The Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-56mm 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 (27–84mm equiv.)
- 22 Leica L cameras
- Focal
- 18–56mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–16
- Weight
- 256g
- Filter
- 52mm
What 18-56mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 27–84mm
- 28.9–77.4° 24.2–67.4° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 18mm (and 56mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorLeica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 18-56mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
Focus
- Maximum magnification
- 0.08×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 256 g
- Length
- 60 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: leica-camera.com
What can you shoot with the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH.?
At 18-56mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH.?
It zooms across 18-56mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-56mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–84mm on full frame, with a 24.2–67.4° horizontal and 28.9–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 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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