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Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH

Focal length
18 mm
Aperture
f/3.8
Weight
310 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
58 mm
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At a Glance

This 18 mm ultra-wide prime for full frame Leica M bodies has a maximum aperture of f/3.8. It weighs 310 g, is focused manually and reaches down to 0.7 m, which limits close-ups. The diaphragm has nine blades, and an aspherical element with two aspherical surfaces is fitted. The wide field of view suits landscape, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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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/3.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
7
Weight
310 g (0.68 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:34.5 (0.03×)
Length
58 mm (2.28 in)
Diameter
61 mm (2.4 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 Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH fit?

The Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPHCarl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZMVoigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake IIThypoch Ksana 21mm F3.5
Focal length18 mm18 mm21 mm21 mm
Max. aperturef/3.8f/4f/4f/3.5
Weight310 g350 g136 g131 g
Filter diameter–58 mm39 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm50 cm50 cm50 cm
Length58 mm71 mm25.4 mm27.3 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 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 Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH weighs 310 g. It is 58 mm long with a diameter of 61 mm.

How close can the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

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