Leica Apo-Summicron-M 90 mm Asph vs Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90 mm f/4


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| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Macro | Macro |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Aperture | f/2-16 | f/4 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | - |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1 m | 0.8 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 500 g | 230 g |
| Length | 78 mm | 52 mm |
| Diameter | 64 mm | 59 mm |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 39 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | - | 2003 |
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Comparing Leica Apo-Summicron-M 90 mm Asph (90 mm, f/2-16) and Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90 mm f/4 (90 mm, f/4).
Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90 mm f/4 is the lightest at 230 g, Leica Apo-Summicron-M 90 mm Asph weighs 500 g.
Leica Apo-Summicron-M 90 mm Asph offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2-16, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90 mm f/4 can focus closest at 0.8 m minimum focus distance.
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