Best Leica-T Lenses for Astrophotography

Top 2 highest-rated Leica-T lenses optimized for Astrophotography.

Based on Camera Index Scores

2 Top Lenses

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Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23 mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.

Focal Length

11-23mm

Aperture

f/3.5

Weight

386g

APS-CAF

Pro

• Autofocus
• Close focus capability

Contra

• Heavy

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Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH.

Focal Length

18mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Weight

80g

APS-CAF

Pro

• Lightweight
• Autofocus

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	#1 Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23 mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.	#2 Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Camera Index Score	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.9 Specifications 7.5 Build Quality 9.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 8.5 Specifications 7.0 Build Quality 9.0
Advantages	✓Autofocus ✓Close focus capability	✓Lightweight ✓Autofocus
Limitations	−Heavy	-
Optical Specifications
Focal Length	11-23mm	18mm
Aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8
Aperture Blades	-	-
Features
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Weather Sealed	No	No
Close-up Performance
Min. Focus Distance	0.2 m	0.3 m
Max. Magnification	-	-
Physical Specifications
Weight	386 g	80 g
Length	77 mm	62 mm
Diameter	73 mm	21 mm
Filter Thread	67 mm	39 mm
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Detailed Review: Best Leica-T Lenses for Astrophotography

These 2 Leica-T lenses represent the best options for Astrophotography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.4/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.

1. Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23 mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.

Camera Index Score: 8.7/10

Leading our selection with exceptional build quality and very good specifications: This 11-23mm zoom combines flexible focal range with remarkably compact 386 g. With just 20 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.

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2. Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH.

Camera Index Score: 8.1/10

At position 2 for Astrophotography with exceptional build quality and excellent user ratings: The 18mm wide-angle perspective with f/2.8 aperture captures impressive fields of view enabling dynamic compositions. The 18mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion. With just 30 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.

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