This week, Leica officially announced the specifications and prices of its new T-Series mirrorless lens, the new 35mm F1. 4 Summilux-TL lens, which is now available for shipping, will cost $2395/$1650. Does the company say that the lens has its best moments when used in a configuration where its diaphragm is completely open, with a maximum resolution reaching F1. 4?Although its own MTF graphics suggest that this is true only in the center of the image circle. .
Designed to meet the compact dimensions of the Leica T model, the F1. 4 Summilux-TL can also be used in the SL system in harvest sensor mode.
- Manufactured with a total of 12 elements in 8 groups and a focus distance closer to 0.
- 4 m.
- The lens acts as a standard focal length for the APS-C sensor of T.
- La focus can be performed manually as well as in automatic mode.
- And the smaller aperture offered by this new lens is F16.
The lens measures 77 x 70 mm / 3. 0 x 2. 7 inches, weighs 428 g without its protective cap and will be available in black or silver anodized material. Leica had initially announced that she would manufacture the lens when firmware 1. 4 for the T at A was released at the end of 2015 According to Leica, a Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm F2. 8 ASPH should be expected by the end of the year.
LEICA SUMMILUX-TL 35 mm f / 1. 4 ASPH
Introducing a new benchmark in the APS-C category
Presented by Leica Camera, a new addition to the Leica T Camera System range, the Leica Summilux-TL 35 mm f / 1. 4 ASPH, is now introduced, an extremely fast fixed focal length lens with a classic focal length. About to become the reference lens in the APS-C category, it offers exceptional image performance.
The Leica Summilux-TL 35 mm f / 1. 4 ASPH offers the highest possible sharpness, excellent resolution and excellent color reproduction when shooting in fully open diaphragm configurations, in its entire aperture range and at all distances from its closest focus with limited focus to infinity. Produce stunning images with this incomparable Leica look and a unique and beautiful bokeh.
Given the extraordinary speed and image performance, is this 35mm lens surprisingly compact?And, thanks to the internal focus system, its total length remains unchanged in use. In addition, the manual lens focus ring allows for smoother adjustments when shooting.
Like all other objectives of the company, the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f / 1. 4 ASPH was designed by Leica’s own experts in Wetzlar, Germany and represents a perfect union of optical knowledge and production technique. . This combination of advanced technology and high quality materials constantly guarantees excellent results.
As he points out? Tl? In its name, the Leica Summilux-TL 35 mm f / 1. 4 ASPH is the first of two new fixed lens lenses of the Leica T camera system that will be fully compatible with the Leica T bayonet frame and the Leica SL -Mounting System. The second TL lens, the Leica APO Macro-Elmarit-TL 60 mm f / 2. 8 ASPH, will be available from October 2016.
The Summilux-TL 35 mm f / 1. 4 ASPH is now available in a black or silver anodized finish option at leica distributors authorised in the UK, at a suggested retail price of 1650 euros, including taxes. a suggested price of 65 euros TTC.
Additional information can be found at uk. leica-camera. com