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Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful. Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leica s M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leica s zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) for 35 mm / 24x36mm at 16mm 107, 97, 74 degree / at 18mm 100, 90, 67 degree / at 21mm 92, 81, 60 degree Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) for Leica M8 / 18x27mm at 16mm 90, 80, 59 degree / at 18mm 84, 74, 53 degree / at 21mm 75, 65, 46 degree, corresponds approx. to a focal length of 21/24/28mm with 35mm-format. Number of lenses / groups 10 / 7 Aspherical surfaces 2 Focusing range 0.5m to infinity, range from 0.5 to 0.7m separated by index Scales Combined meter/feet graduation with uniform grey figures below 0.7m Smallest object field / Largest reproduction ratio (for 35mm /24x36mm) 915 x 1373mm, approx. 1 38 / 833 x 1250mm, approx. 1 35 / 725 x 1087mm, approx. 1 30 Smallest object field / Largest reproduction ratio (for LEICA M8 /18x27mm) 688 x 1032mm, approx. 1 38 / 626 x 939mm, approx. 1 35 / 545 x 817mm, approx. 1 30 Aperture Setting / Function Preset, with click-stops, half values available Lowest Aperture value 22 Lens mount Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens identification bar code for digital M models Filter mount Filter holder for E67 size filters (optionally available) Lens hood Male thread, non-rotating and with stop for filter holder or lens hood, screw-on type lens hood (included in delivery) Viewfinder Universal Wideangle Finder M with frames for 16, 18, 21, 24, and 28mm Finish Black anodized Length to bayonet flange Approx. 63 mm Largest diameter Approx. 55 mm Weight Approx. 350 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.

Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful. Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leica s M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leica s zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Focal length 21.6 mm Fousing range 0.7m to Infinity Diagonal Angle of view 92, 81, 59 degree (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) Distance setting Scale combined meter/feet-increments, Smallest object field 685 x 1027 mm, Highest reproduction ratio 1 29 Dighragm Setting/Type with click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm. Lowest value 16 Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens indentification bar code for digital M models Filer(type) Series filter VII in lens hood Lens Construction 10 elements/ 8 groups Lens hood separate, screw-on type Dimensions length 66mm, largest Diameter 69.5mm Weight approx. 580 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.

Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful..Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leica s M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leica s zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Focal length 24.3 mm Fousing range 0.7m to Infinity Diagonal Angle of view 84, 74, 53 degree (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) Distance setting Scale combined meter/feet-increments, Smallest object field 609 x 914 mm, Highest reproduction ratio 1 25 Dighragm Setting/Type with click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm. Lowest value 16 Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens indentification bar code for digital M models Filer(type) Series filter VII in lens hood Lens Construction 10 elements/ 8 groups Lens hood separate, screw-on type Dimensions length 58.5mm, largest Diameter 61mm Weight approx. 500 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.

Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful. Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leicas M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leicas zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) for 35 mm / 24x36mm 75, 65, 46 degree Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) for Leica M8 / 18x27mm 60, 51, 36 degree, corresponds approx. to a focal length of approx 37mm with 35mm-format. Number of lenses / groups 8 / 6 Focal length 28.4 mm Position of entrance pupil 12.8 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction) Focusing range 0.7m to infinity Scales Combined meter/feet-increments Smallest object field for 35mm 533 x 800mm, for digital 400 x 600 mm Highest reproduction ratio 1 22 Aperture Setting / Function Preset, with click-stops, half values available Smallest aperture f/22 Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens indentification bar code for digital M models Lens hood Snap-on type (supplied) Dimensions length Approx. 30 / 46 mm (with / without lens hood), largest Diameter 52mmWeight Approx. 180 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.

Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful. Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leica s M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leica s zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Focal length 28.5 mm Fousing range 0.7m to Infinity Diagonal Angle of view 75, 65, 46 degree (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) Distance setting Scale combined meter/feet-increments, Smallest object field 528 x 793 mm, Highest reproduction ratio 1 22 Dighragm Setting/Type with click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm. Smallest aperture f/16 Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet Filer(type) Internal thread for screw-in type filters E46 Lens Construction 9 elements/ 6 groups Lens hood separate, clip-on type, lockable Dimensions length 40.8mm, largest Diameter 53mm Weight approx. 270 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.

Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful. Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leica s M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leica s zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) for 35 mm / 24x36mm 63, 54, 38 degree Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) for Leica M8 / 18x27mm 50, 42, 29 degree, corresponds approx. to a focal length of approx 47mm with 35mm-format. Number of lenses / groups 6 / 4 Focal length 35.4 mm Position of entrance pupil 9.3 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction) Focusing range 0.8m to infinity Scales Combined meter/feet graduation Smallest object field / Largest reproduction ratio (for 35mm) 490 x 735mm, approx. 1 20.4 Smallest object field / Largest reproduction ratio (for LEICA M8) 367 x 551mm, approx. 1 20.4 Aperture Setting / Function Preset, with click-stops, half values available Lowest Aperture value 16 Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens indentification bar code for digital M models Lens mount / Lens hood Non-rotating, internal thread for screw-on filters size E39, externa thread with stop for lens hood, protection ring for external thread included in delivery, lens hood available as accessory Dimensions length Approx. 33.9 mm, largest Diameter 51.4mm Weight Approx. 220 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.

Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful. Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leica s M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leica s zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Focal length 35.3 mm Fousing range 0.7m to Infinity Diagonal Angle of view 63, 54, 38 degree (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) Distance setting Scale combined meter/feet-increments, Smallest object field 419 x 627 mm, Highest reproduction ratio 1 17.5 Dighragm Setting/Type with click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm. Smallest aperture f/16 Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet Filer(type) Internal thread for screw-in type filters E39 Lens Construction 7 elements/ 5 groups Lens hood separate, clip-on type Dimensions length 34.5mm, largest Diameter 53mm Weight approx. 255 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.

Leica s Lens Name Simplified. Leica lens name / trademarks are basically the f/stop of the lens. f/stop Trademark f/0.95 Noctilux f/1 Noctilux f/1.2 Noctilux f/1.4 Summilux f/2 Summicron f/2.5 Summarit f/2.8 Elmarit f/3.5 Elmar f/3.8 Elmar, Super-Elmar f/4 Elmar f/4.5 Hektor.

Other Meaningful Marks. Some of Leica s words are more meaningful. Mark Meaning ASPH Aspherical APO Apochromatic Tele, Telyt Telephoto Vario Zoom Tri*, Zoom (see Note) *Note Because Leica s M camera finders only work at a few fixed focal lengths, Leica s zooms for their rangefinder cameras only stop at three click-stopped values corresponding to the few available frame lines of the M cameras. Since Leica s zooms only stop at three settings, Leica calls them Tri-Elmar to avoid the word zoom. If you are interested to know how to Pronounce their Lens names please check out the section after the specifications.

Specifications

Focal length 35.6 mm Fousing range 0.7m to Infinity Diagonal Angle of view 63, 54, 38 degree (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) Distance setting Scale combined meter/feet-increments, smallest object field 420 x 630 mm, Highest reproduction ratio 1 17.5 Dighragm Setting/Type with click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm. Smallest aperture f/16 Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet Filer(type) Internal thread for screw-on filters size E46, non-rotating Lens Construction 9 elements/ 5 groups Lens hood separate, clip-on type, lockable Dimensions length 46.2mm, largest Diameter 53mm Weight approx. 320 g.

Pronunciation

From 1955 summer edition of Leica Photography this is how to pronounce the names ELMAR ell mar HEKTOR heck tore SUMMARON soom uh ron SUMMICRON soom ih cron SUMMITAR soom ih tar SUMMAREX soom uh rex STEMART seee mar TELYT tell eat.