Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90Mm F/4 Lens For Photography

Leica Macro-elmar-m 90mm F/4 Lens For Photography

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A unique and compact lens within the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 Lens for PhotographyM-mount lineup, the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 Lens for Photographyis a short telephoto prime characterized by its retractable design and compatibility with the Macro-Adapter-M for close-up shooting. It features a simple but effective four elements in four groups optical design, which maintains sharpness and even illumination throughout the aperture and focusing ranges. A multi-layer anti-reflective coating has also been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity. Its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.6' away with a reproduction ratio of 1:6.7.

When coupled with the optional Macro-Adapter-M and used on a camera featuring live view, this lens is also able to achieve a minimum focusing distance of 16.1" with a reproduction ratio of 1:2. The lens' retractable design also enables it to maintain infinity focus when used with the Macro-Adapter-M.

Leica M-Mount Lens Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22 Multi-Layer Anti-Reflective Coating Retractable Lens Design 1:2 Magnification with Macro-Adapter-M Manual Focus Design Minimum Focus Distance: 2.6' Filter Thread: 39mm

Parameters
Color	Black
Focal Length	90mm
Maximum Aperture	f/4
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Lens Mount	Leica M
Angle of View	27°
Minimum Focus Distance	2.6' / 80 cm
Macro Reproduction Ratio	1:6.7
Optical Design	4 Elements in 4 Groups
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Filter Size	39 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	2 x 2.3" / 52 x 59 mm
Weight	8.1 oz / 230 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.5 x 5.5 x 4.9"

Four elements within four groups optical design delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination throughout the aperture range.

Retractable lens design (1.6"-long when collapsed) helps to maintain a compact form factor during traveling.

A multi-layered anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual lens elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting for color-neutral, contrast-rich imagery.

Manual focus design provides a minimum focusing distance of 2.6' with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.7.

When paired with the optional Macro-Adapter-M, and used on a camera featuring live view, a minimum focusing distance of 16.1" is possible with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2. Additionally, infinity focusing is still possible when used in combination with the Macro-Adapter-M.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you use a 46mm UVA or polarizing filter with the hood or must the hood be removed for all filter applications ?

A: I am using the Leitz 46 mm UVA filter and it fits perfectly with the hood on. I don't have a polarizing filterE Whang

Q: 2. Does this lens block the viewfinder of m10R?

A: This lens would not block the viewfinder of the M10R.

Q: 3. Can we use this lens on Leica SL2 s body with the M adapter and get same results ?

A: Yes, but the proper adapter will be needed Please review the following adapter Leica M-Adapter L (Silver) https://bhpho.to/3CV1AuU

Q: 4. Is the lens hood included in the box, as it says.

A: Yes, as it says, the Lens Hood for 90mm f/4-M and 135mm f/3.4-M Lenses is included in the box with the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 Lens.

Q: 5. Wondering if this lens works well on a Nikon Z7ii with an adapter. Anyone have experience with this?

A: Yes Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. Lens will work well on a Nikon ZII with a Leica m to Nikon z adapter.

Q: 6. Forgot to ask, but does is this lense 6bit encoded?

A: Yes it has the Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6-bit bar coding for digital Leica models.

Q: 7. will this cover the hasselblad 1dx sensor with the adapter? or the will cover better? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1682753-REG/ttartisan_a30b_x1d_90mm_f_1_25_lens_for.html

A: No, using the TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 Lens for Leica M with the TTArtisan Leica M Lens to Hasselblad X1D-Mount Camera Adapter BH #TTLMX1DA • MFR #C07B will give you some vignette. The lens is for full frame not larger.

Q: 8. Will this make me a better person?

A: It can. It depends on how you use it.

Q: 9. does this include the front cover ring and rounded lens cap like the Summilux 35mm Aspherical?

A: The lens hood is rectangular in shape and is produced out of metal which is similar in design as the 35mm Summilux. Both have a plastic rectangular cap that snaps over the front of the lens hood. Neither the hood nor the cap is round on either lens. Also there is no front cover ring for the filter threads included with this lens.

Q: 10. I'm very interested in this lense. What comes with it? Box, lense, hood, lense bag?

A: The Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. Lens includes the following: Lens Hood Front Lens Cap Leica Rear Lens Cap for M-Mount Lenses Limited 3-Year Warranty

Thomas	29/09/2024
[39 mm (Front)] The lens is well known for exceptional sharpness and that really came home when I paired it with a M10 Monochrome. The tonal qualities rendered are extraordinary too. 5

Vincent	18/09/2024
[f/4] If you do not need large apertures, this Leica Macro-Elmarit 90/4 ASPH is a great lens for the Leica M. I use it like a non-macro lens. 5

Ken Kollodge	08/09/2024
[27°] Although too slow for hand held shots in real dim light, with my M9 either in my studio or outside even on cloudy days it's performance is excellent corner to corner. My 90 Apo might have a slight edge at f4.0 over the Macro wide open but only off a tripod. I can't see any difference at F8.0 in performance. For my last trip to Alaska and Germany and France, I took the Macro leaving the 90 Apo behind because of the size and weight and was not the least bit disappointed. Shooting in DNG, converting to Tiff with minimal tweaks, this lens goes to needle sharp 17 x 22 inch Epson print images with ease right to the corners. 5

David	05/09/2024
[1.3 lb] This is a very good , albeit expensive, lens. Am glad it came with a shade. I'm using it for close up photos of machine parts 5

Henry	02/09/2024
[1.3 lb] This lens is small, very sharp and truly a macro. 5

Eric	17/08/2024
[39 mm (Front)] Stuff I like: Great sharpness, contrast, color for landscape, ditto for close-up, great small size/weight and great click-on lens hood (ALL OF LEICA'S LENS HOODS SHOULD BE DESIGNED EXACTLY LIKE THE 90MM MACRO ELMAR'S). Not so good: I get that this is a rangefinder lens, but it has a poor native macro focusing ratio of 1:6:7, which only improves to 1:2 with the Leica Macro-Adapter-M. (I bought the somewhat-more-versatile Novoflex Adapter Kit for Leica M-Mount, Visoflex Lens to Leica M-Mount Camera, but I'm still not near 1:1.) Conclusion: I primarily bought the lens for landscape, and it's a swell, compact lens for landscape and casual close focus, but is not for hardcore macro shooters imaging stamps and coins and other tiny stuff. 5

Benj	19/07/2024
[39 mm (Front)] Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. I'd used the 7Artisans 75mm f/1.25 and it was ok at best. But this lens is SHARP with a really modern rendering. It's comically large on a Leica M body but fits a normal mirrorless or camera like most other 85mm lenses out there. Would 100% recommend if you're a Leica M photographer and have access to a digital body for calibration. 5

Vincent	26/06/2024
[90mm] Sharp lens. Small and light weight. It's an excellent travel companion. For the most part, the lens shade is not necessary. At f/4, there is just enough blur to the background to create separation in my subject shots, but the background still contain enough information to show time and place. 5

Magneto	26/06/2024
[1.3 lb] Sharp. Tiny. Macro is a bonus. Pleasure to walk around being able to take 90mm filed-of-view photos with such a small package on an M11. Collapsible mechanism feels as solid as you'd expect from Leica. 5

John	09/06/2024
[Manual Focus] Put this collapsed lens in your pocket as your alternative to a 35mm on the camera and you are good to go. In 2021 on an M10 with higher ISO, the f/4 is plenty fast. It is super sharp. No, even with the macro adapter it is not a true 1:1 macro, but it does close focus. Why is it so expensive? Because it has no collapsible competition from other makes. I have had other 90's that I was unwilling to haul along, so they were unused. A cheaper unused lens is not a bargain. If you are using a Leica M, you appreciate small compact lenses. This is small and compact. 5