Leica 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar Lens-Black

This 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar lens is a unique short telephoto prime from Leica. It can be defined by its retractable design and compatibility, with the separately available Macro-Adapter-M allowing for high-performance close-up shooting. The key optical design consists of four effective elements in four groups - maintaining perfect sharpness and illumination throughout the full aperture and focal length ranges. Contrast and colour fidelity are guaranteed with the implementation of the multi-layer anti-reflective coating to control ghosting lens flare. Incorporating Leica's well-renowned manual focus design, this 90mm lens permits working with subjects as close as 0.79m away with an efficient reproduction ratio of 1:6.7. As an extremely versatile telephoto lens - this 90mm f4 macro is ideally suited to travel photography for capturing key details in landscapes, discreet portraiture from an extended distance, and dynamic close-distance photography with the separately available Macro-Adapter-M.

Leica 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar Lens-Black Key Features:

• High-end short, retractable telephoto prime lens
• Part of the esteemed Leica M-mount range
• Incredibly high imaging performance
• Ideal for travel, landscape, and portrait photography
• Versatile aperture range between f/4 to f/22
• Consists of four lens elements in four groups for edge-to-edge sharpness
• Anti-reflective coating minimises lens flare and ghosting
• A key maximum reproduction ratio of 1:6.7
• Efficient multi-layer anti-reflective coating
• Capable of 1:2 magnification with Macro-Adapter-M
• Incorporates Leica's well-renowned manual focus design
• Minimal focal distant of 0.79m (2.6')
• Features a 39mm filter thread
• Ergonomic, tactile lens barrel design
• Lightweight alternative to existing 90mm APO lenses

Expanded Leica 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar Lens-Black Key Features:

Optical Construction

As with all Leica lens-types, extreme care, high-end materials, and strict manufacturing processes have been utilised to ensure the best image quality possible. This 90mm f/4 consists of four lens elements within four groups, delivering edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination throughout the full aperture range. Further to this, contrast and colour fidelity are maintained at a high standard due to the implementation of the multi-layer anti-reflective coating - effectively controlling lens flare and ghosting. Incorporating Leica's well-renowned manual focus design, this 90mm lens permits working with subjects as close as 0.79m away with an efficient reproduction ratio of 1:6.7.

Versatile 90mm Telephoto Lens

This 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar lens is a popular lightweight, compact alternative to existing 90mm Leica lenses. It stands as an incredibly versatile telephoto lens that excels in portraiture at shallow depths of field, as well as being an ideal travel companion. When you have limited space in your gear bag, it is definitely worth considering this 90mm f4 lens as it captures such great detail in landscapes, whilst also allowing for more discreet portrait shooting in the city, on location, or out in nature. Further to this, the fact that this compact 90mm telephoto lens is collapsable, means that you can easily store it away in your camera bag - saving valuable space.

Macro for the M-mount

In combination with the Leica Macro-Adapter-M, this 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar lens stands as an impressive addition to close-distance photography. It is also worth noting that your M-mount camera system must utilise the live view function. This adapter has been specifically designed to be mounted between the camera and the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90 mm f/4. It utilises an integrated helical screw system that grants a variable extension of the lens of between 18 and 30mm - enables the variation of the reproduction ratio. When mounted, this 90mm f4 lens can be collapsed for exposure up to infinity.

Leica 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar Lens Sample Images:

What's in the box?

• 1 x Leica 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar Lens
• 1 x Leica Lens Hood for 90mm f/4-M and 135mm f/3.4-M Lenses
• 1 x Front Lens Cap
• 1 x Leica Rear Lens Cap for M-Mount Lenses
• 1 x Leather Lens Bag
• 1 x Limited 3-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Will this lens block the viewfinder of the Leica M10R?

This 90mm f4 will block only a small area of the M10R's viewfinder when the hood is on the lens. Without the hood, it will not block the viewfinder. If this does become a problem, it would be a good idea to purchase Leica's Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder.

What additional devices are required to use this lens for macro photography?

Be sure to purchase the additional Leica Macro-Adapter-M to achieve macro shots up to a magnification of 1:2. It is also worth noting that you will need a compatible camera body that is capable of live view.

Does this include a lens hood?

The Leica 90mm f4 Macro-Elmar lens does include the compatible lens hood for 90mm f/4-M and 135mm f/3.4-M lenses.