{"product_id":"leica-leitz-elmarit-90mm-f-2-8-lens-silver","title":"Leica Leitz Elmarit 90mm f\/2.8","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome lenses encourage you to get closer to the action. Others give you a little room to stand back and really look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leitz Elmarit 90mm f\/2.8 belongs firmly in the second group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for Leica's M rangefinder system, this classic short telephoto lens offers a beautifully practical focal length for portraits, everyday details and quieter moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 90mm, you get a tighter view of the world than you would with a standard 50mm lens. It's particularly lovely for photographing people, picking out details in a busy street or creating a little separation between your subject and the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe f\/2.8 maximum aperture gives you room to work with natural light and softer backgrounds, while the traditional manual focus ring keeps you connected to the process of making each photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something especially satisfying about using a lens like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved distance markings, simple aperture controls and solid metal construction are reminders of a time when photographic equipment was designed to be used, maintained and enjoyed for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in silver chrome with a contrasting black grip, this Elmarit has the understated appearance of classic Leitz equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a lovely companion to a wider Leica lens. Where a 28mm or 35mm invites you into the scene, the 90mm lets you step back, simplify the composition and concentrate on what matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed for 35mm film photography, it can also be used with compatible digital Leica M cameras or adapted to selected mirrorless systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic portrait-length lens with plenty of character, for photographers who enjoy taking their time and working with traditional equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumentary photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica M film photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional rangefinder shooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of classic Leitz lenses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leitz Elmarit 90mm f\/2.8 offers a short telephoto perspective, making it particularly useful when you want to isolate a subject or photograph from a more comfortable distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a standard 50mm lens, the narrower field of view helps simplify busy backgrounds and draw attention to smaller details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe f\/2.8 maximum aperture allows for a shallower depth of field, particularly when photographing subjects at closer distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing is entirely manual, using the lens's traditional focusing mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn compatible Leica M rangefinder cameras, the lens couples to the camera's rangefinder for focusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved distance and depth-of-field markings also provide a useful reference when setting up a photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 90mm is a longer focal length, accurate focusing and steady handling become more important, particularly when shooting wide open or in lower light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility with individual digital cameras and adapters should be checked before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeveloping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens can be used for film photography when mounted on a compatible Leica M film camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe developing process depends on the film used rather than the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, 35mm colour negative film is generally processed using C-41 chemistry, while black and white and slide films require their respective processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used on a compatible digital camera, no film developing is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48304857251894,"sku":"N646154","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/original_684ced12-9065-49a6-b13f-a74a134ed9c8.png?v=1792983343","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/leica-leitz-elmarit-90mm-f-2-8-lens-silver","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}