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Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPHERICAL
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No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. Built-in image stabilizerImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. The front lens is fixedThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. No drop-in filter supportDrop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type. |
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The ?EURoeLeica D?EUR? lens is the first interchangeable lens for D-SLR cameras developed by Leica Camera AG in collaboration with Panasonic. Thanks to the MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabilizer, this lens makes it possible to capture clear, beautiful macro close-ups or to shoot in dim lighting without a tripod. Its superb optical performance minimizes distortion and peripheral vignetting at the wide end. When mounted on the DMC-L1, the Leica D lens lets users enjoy analog-like operation with the aperture ring on the lens barrel.
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Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPHERICAL Specification
| Available mount(s) | FourThirds |
| Application(s) | Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Architecture |
| Category(s) | Standard zoom |
| Multiplier | 2× |
| Stabilizer | yes |
| Focal length | 14 - 50 mm (3.6× zoom) |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: N/A digital: 75-24° |
| Number of blades | 7 |
| Maximum aperture | wide: f/2.8 tele: f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | wide: f/22 tele: N/A |
| Minimum focusing distance | 29 cm |
| Magnification | 0.16× |
| Filter size | 72 mm |
| Size | ∅ 79 × 103 mm |
| Weight | 486 g |
| Notes |
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| AF speed | N/A |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | yes |
| Internal zoom | N/A |
| Fix front lens | yes |
| Mount type | metal |
| Weather sealed | N/A |
| Drop in filter | no |
| Ultrasonic AF | no |
| Stepping motor AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | N/A |
| Low dispersion lens element | N/A |
| Hard case | N/A |
| Soft case | included |
| Lens hood | included |
| Tripod adapter | N/A |
| Discontinued | yes |
Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPHERICAL Reviews
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- Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPHERICAL review at www.cameralabs.com (English)
- Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPHERICAL review at dc.watch.impress.co.jp (Japanese)
- Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPHERICAL review at www.pixelmania.nl (Dutch)
- Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPHERICAL review at www.fotopolis.pl (Polish)
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