Leica launches lens trio

Designed to keep distortion to a minimum

16 September 2008 10:45 GMT / By Katie Scott

The Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 ASPH, Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH and Elmar-M 24 MM f/3.8 ASPH are the latest lens launches from Leica.

First up - the two new Summilux lenses - the 24mm and the 21mm optic - the latter which is claimed to be "a world first for 35 mm digital and film photography".

Claims for this lens duo includes a shallow depth of field, and also high-level correction of vignetting and distortion.

Says Leica: "Stopped down to medium f values the depth of field can be so great that an entire landscape can be depicted in sharp focus."

Two new metal body view finders (21 mm and 24 mm) will be available as accessories.

Available from December, the Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 ASPH and Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH are £3990 each.

The third lens launch in the trio is the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH.

Claimed to be ideal for use with both the M8 and film models - this lens is claimed to deliver fine contrast and detail.

Adds Leica: "Stopping down to medium f values gives such great depth of field, that precise focusing is not required resulting in your M combination outperforming any camera with auto focus in the speed stakes."

Available from November, it is priced £1380.