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Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6

Focal length
18–56 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
256 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
60 mm
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At a Glance

An APS-C standard zoom for L-Mount, this lens covers a 27-84 mm full-frame equivalent range at f/3.5-5.6. It is compact at 256 g and has a non-rotating filter mount. Autofocus is built in, and the minimum focus distance is 30 cm. Everyday and travel photography are its natural territory.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • 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
56 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
10
Groups
7
Weight
256 g (0.56 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.5 (0.13×)
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)
Diameter
63 mm (2.48 in)
Released
May 2014

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 Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 fit?

The Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-84 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 Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 compared

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

LensLeica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryPanasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG Contemporary
Focal length18-56 mm18-50 mm20-60 mm20-60 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/2.8f/3.5-5.6f/2.8-4
Weight256 g290 g350 g385 g
Filter diameter52 mm55 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm12.1 cm15 cm15.8 cm
Length60 mm74.5 mm87.2 mm86 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6: FAQ

Does the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 have autofocus?

Yes, the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 has autofocus.

Does the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 weigh?

The Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 weighs 256 g. It is 60 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 use?

The Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 a full-frame lens?

No, the Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-84 mm in full-frame terms.

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