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Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH

Focal length
18 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
80 g
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
21 mm
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At a Glance

This wide-angle prime for APS-C on L-Mount has an 18 mm focal length, equivalent to 27 mm on full frame. It weighs just 80 g, measures 21 mm in length and opens to f/2.8. Autofocus with manual override and a non-rotating filter mount are included. It suits landscape, reportage, vlogging and travel, but on full-frame cameras only crop mode is usable.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Vlogging
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
18 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
80 g (0.18 lb)
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:14.1 (0.07×)
Length
21 mm (0.83 in)
Diameter
62 mm (2.44 in)

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH fit?

The Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensLeica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPHViltrox AF 20mm F2.8Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift
Focal length18 mm20 mm18 mm18 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/1.8f/5.6
Weight80 g159 g340 g–
Filter diameter39 mm52 mm67 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm19 cm18 cm30 cm
Length21 mm52.3 mm82 mm36 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH have autofocus?

Yes, the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH has autofocus.

Does the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH weighs 80 g. It is 21 mm long with a diameter of 62 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH use?

The Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH takes 39 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH a full-frame lens?

No, the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

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