Allendale, NJ—Leica Camera AG expanded the range of lenses for the Leica S system with the Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 Asph wide-angle lens. The field of view of this new S lens corresponds to a 24mm lens in the 35mm format.
Additionally, a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 makes the lens ideal for available-light photography and the conscious use of selective planes of focus. “The highest priority in the development of all Leica S lenses is the dedication to creating tools that fulfill the stringent demands that professional photographers place on a camera system in their everyday work. Even wide open, the Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 Asph fulfills these demands and offers high resolution and extremely low distortion throughout its entire focusing range,” the company stated.
Also notable is the lens’s control of flare to ensure high-contrast images, even when shooting a backlit subject, and its design and construction is said to be tough, reliable and built to last a lifetime. The lens features a bayonet mount and is fully sealed against dust and spray.
The Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 Asph retails for $7,495. leica-camera.com
