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LEICA TS-APO-ELMAR-S 120 MM F/5.6 ASPH. TILT/SHIFT LENS Press Release

Guy Mancuso

Administrator, Instructor
PRESS RELEASE
NEW: LEICA TS-APO-ELMAR-S 120 MM F/5.6 ASPH. TILT/SHIFT LENS
Enables control of perspectives while maintaining the highest possible imaging quality and optimum
handling
Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) –Leica Camera presents the Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm
f/5.6 ASPH., the first fully-adjustable tilt/shift lens for the Leica S medium format system. This
apochromatically corrected lens provides options for parallel shifting and tilting according to
Scheimpflug and offers photographers the full range of adjustment options traditionally found in field
cameras. Additionally, the new lens guarantees the greatest possible imaging quality, easy handling
and universal applicability of the Leica S-System.
The Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. is ideal for product and object photography where
perfect perspectives and maximum depth of field are required. Consisting of six individual lens
elements, the lens’ optical system allows parallel shifts (shift) of up to 12 mm in all directions as well
as tilting of the plane of focus (tilt) by up to 8°. Its apochromatically corrected lenses ensure that the
familiar superior quality delivered by the S-System is maintained, even when fully exploiting the
limits of creative freedom.
Tilting the plane of focus allows photographers to place it at any chosen point within the image. As
such, the optimum depth of field can be achieved without stopping down sharply and without having
to accept the qualitative disadvantages of a closed aperture. The Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm
f/5.6 ASPH. also allows photographers to adjust the location of the plane of sharpest focus.
Parallel shifting enables precise correction of converging or diverging verticals without the loss of
resolution generally encountered when applying corrections with post-processing software. This
simultaneously ensures that the performance and capabilities of the S-System are preserved and
that photographers have complete control over all lines within the image frame. As a result of its
large image circle, the Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. allows the combination of tilting
and shifting for maximum artistic flexibility.
As a result of its special construction and external form, the Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6
ASPH. differs to some extent from the remainder of the S-System lens portfolio. For instance, it
features an integrated lens hood specially optimized for its optical system. Shifting and tilting
movements are controlled by a total of four rings and two additional rings manually control the
aperture and distance settings.
As with the entire Leica S-System, the Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. is distinguished
by ruggedly enduring design and construction that guarantees years of dependability, even with
frequent use. Including the new Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH., the current S-System
range offers a total of eight lenses (five of which will also be available in CS versions with a central
shutter), guaranteeing uncompromising imaging quality for all areas of photography.
The lens is supplied complete with a tripod mounting plate with 1/4" and 3/8" bushes that allows
the lens to be fixed securely in any position. The Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. will be
available through select Leica dealers, including the Leica Store Washington DC, beginning in January
2013



Technical data LEICA TS-APO-ELMAR-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH.
Lens: Tilt/shift telephoto lens with superior imaging
quality for Leica S-Cameras
Compatible cameras: All Leica S-Models
Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) lens
in neutral setting:
~23,6°, 20°, 13,6°, equivalent to ~96 mm focal
length in 35 mm format
Image circle diameter: 153 mm (equivalent to ~2.8x the Leica SFormat)
Optical design
Number of lenses / groups: 6 / 4
Aspherical surfaces: 1
Position of entrance pupil (from the apex of the
first lens surface/bayonet):
23.3 / 65.6 mm
Shift / tilt Displacement: Max. 12 mm / .5 inches, in all directions
Tilt angle: Max. 8°, in all directions
Focusing Working range: 0.92 m ( 3 ft) to infinity 
Scales: Combined metre/feet graduation
Smallest object field / largest reproduction ratio: ~159 x 239 mm / 1:5.3
Apertures
Setting / function: Manual presetting, setting and open/close with
separate rings, one-third values selectable
Smallest aperture: 32
Bayonet: Leica S quick change bayonet
Filter mount: Inner threaded mount for E95 filters, non-rotating
filter mount
Finish: Black anodized
Dimensions and weight
Length to bayonet flange: ~144 mm / 5.7 inches
Maximum diameter/height: ~108/57.7 mm / 4.25/2.27 inches
with/without tripod plate
Weight: ~1110 g / 2.45 lb
 

Stefan Steib

Active member
Which is infact based on the Hartblei design taken from us by Schneider after breaking the contracts "Costfree" using jurisdictional and other tricks for not paying (in full) even the delivered prototype and drawings.

Regards
Stefan
 
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