LEICA APO-MACRO-ELMARIT-R 100 mm f/2.8

LEICA APO-MACRO-ELMARIT-R 100 mm f/2.8 Its high sharpness and contrast, low light falloff and distortion are exemplary at all distances from maximum aperture on down. The range of possible applications of the lens extends far beyond macro photography. It also enables brilliant results in the typical applications for medium-range telephoto lenses. When combined with the LEICA ELPRO 1:2-1:1 specially designed for this lens, macro photos up to a 1:1 magnification can be achieved.

Its overall performance makes it the great role model in the 35 mm field : Where else are sharpness and contrast, vignetting and distortion at all focusing distances and in all applications so exemplary ? That extends the range of applications of the LEICA APOMACRO-ELMARIT-R 100 mm f/2.8 far beyond macro photography. Thus it also produces brilliant results in situations that are typical
for medium tele lenses. And its focal length of 100 mm already enables it to enlarge subjects from a distance. That makes it much easier, for instance, to illuminate and to photograph shy small animals. When combined with the LEICA ELPRO 1:2–1:1, designed especially for use with this lens, the macro range can be explored down to a reproduction ratio of 1:1.

LEICA APO-MACRO-ELMARIT-R 100 mm f/2.8 Technical Data

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) 24°, 20°, 13.7°

Optical design Number of elements / groups: 8 / 6

Focal length: 100 mm

Entrance pupil: 22 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

Focusing range: 45 cm to Infinity, with ELPRO 1:2-1:1 down to 30 cm

Distance setting Scale: Combined meter/feet-increments down to 0.7 m, engraved reproduction ratios from 1:5 to 1:2

Smallest object field: 48 x 72 mm, with ELPRO 1:2-1:1 22 x 35 mm

Highest reproduction ratio: 1:2, with ELPRO 1:2-1:1 1.1:1

Diaphragm Setting / Type: Preset diaphragm with clickstops (including half values), Fully automatic diaphragm

Smallest aperture: f/22
Bayonet LEICA R quick-change bayonet for LEICA R3 to LEICA R9 with mechanical, and, for LEICA R8/R9, additional electronic exposure control

Filter (type) Internal thread for screw-in type filters E 60

Lens hood Built-in, telescopic

Dimensions and weight
Length: 104.5 mm
Largest diameter: 73 mm
Weight: approx. 760 g

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