Leica Vario-Elmar TL 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 : Specifications and Opinions

Leica Vario-Elmar TL 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6

The Leica Vario-Elmar TL 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 is a standard lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2014 to 2023 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 1500 €;

5 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

L-Mount: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C L-Mount.

Specifications
Focal lenght	18-56 mm
Angle of view	77.3 - 28.8° (equivalent to a 27-84mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Aperture blades
Lenses/Groups	10 elements in 7 groups
Min. focus distance	0.30 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.13xx
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	256 g
Dimensions	63 x 60 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Roberto Piloni

sent on 02 Agosto 2019

Pros: focal coverage, compactness, build quality, AF speed

Cons: f3.5/5.6

Opinion: Light, handy, portable and obviously well built. Very fluid and precise dials. Comfortable handyman designed for excursions and outings with a few clutter. Too bad for the reduced brightness f3.5-5.6 that of course you pay in terms of excessive noise having to raise ISOs often even in the most common situations. It is a lens that needs light, a lot of light and that gives the best of itself by day and in optimal or almost optimal weather conditions, also because there is no stabilization and the best results are obtained from f5.6 and f8 onwards. Even at 56mm the sharpest sharpness in my opinion is reached at f11. Therefore, to avoid splashing the ISOs too high, we recommend a small tripod always with it, especially in situations where the light is quite weak. The AF is very fast and precise, nothing to say. I would say an indispensable lens for the APS-C series of Leica (CL, T, TL, TL2) if you choose to carry with you a single lens to deal with mixed situations but that obviously can not compete with the native prefixes, especially the 23mm f2 or the 35 f1.4. However very recommended.

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Leica Vario-Elmar TL 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 : Specifications and Opinions

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