Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH Lens
The Leica 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH is a 28–90mm f/2.8 lens designed for Leica R mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Leica 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH
Key Features — Leica 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH
28-90mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, suited to architecture, environmental portraits, and general shooting.
f/2.8–4.5 Variable Aperture: Opens to f/2.8 at the wide end, with the aperture varying to f/4.5 at 90mm — useful light-gathering at shorter focal lengths.
Aspherical Optical Design: ASPH-designated optics use aspherical elements to reduce aberrations and maintain sharpness and contrast across the zoom range.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover the entire 35mm frame on Leica R-mount bodies without vignetting.
Leica R Mount: Built exclusively for the Leica R-mount system, compatible with Leica R-series SLR bodies.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation suits the deliberate, hands-on shooting style characteristic of the Leica R system.
Lens Specifications — Leica 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Travel, Studio |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–90mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Leica R |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Leica 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH is a manual-focus zoom lens engineered for the Leica R-mount system. It spans a 28-90mm focal length range — categorized as a standard zoom — making it adaptable across a wide variety of shooting scenarios. The lens is designed to cover a full-frame image circle, ensuring it works without compromise on 35mm Leica R-mount bodies.
At the wide end, the maximum aperture reaches f/2.8, providing strong light-gathering performance. The lens accepts 77mm filters, a convenient and widely supported size. Weighing 1120g, it is a solidly built optic that reflects the demands of a wide-range zoom of this aperture class.
Image stabilization is not included, so photographers should plan accordingly when shooting in lower light or at the longer end of the zoom range. Focusing is manual only, consistent with the Leica R system's design ethos and well suited to photographers who value precise, deliberate control.
Pros — Leica 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH
- ✓Wide maximum aperture of f/2.8 at 28mm provides strong light-gathering at the wide end of the zoom range
- ✓Broad 28-90mm focal length range covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens
- ✓Full-frame coverage ensures compatibility with 35mm Leica R-mount bodies without cropping concerns
Cons — Leica 28-90mm f/2.8-4.5 ASPH
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be a drawback at slower shutter speeds especially toward the 90mm end
- ✗At 1120g, the lens is notably heavy and may add significant bulk to a shooting kit
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for faster or action-oriented shooting
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