Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120mm 5.6 Tilt-Shift User Manual

LEICA TS-APO-ElmAr-S 120 MM F/5.6 ASPH.

Technical Data.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Order no.

Image angle

(diagonal, horizontal, vertical)

Optical design

Number of lenses/groups 6 / 4

Position of entrance pupil
(from apex of 1st lens element)

Focusing range 0.95 m to ∞

Distance setting

Scales Combined meter/feet graduation

Smallest object field 159 mm × 239 mm

Largest reproduction ratio 1 : 5.3

Aperture

Setting/Function Electronically controlled diaphragm, set using setting / selection dial on camera,

Lowest value 32

Bayonet

Filter mount

Dimensions and weight

Length to bayonet mount approx. 144 mm

Largest diameter approx. 108

Weight approx. 1110 g

110 7 9

23.6° / 20.0° / 13.6°, corresponds to approx. 96 mm focal length in 35 mm format

65.6 mm

including half values

Leica S bayonet

Internal thread for E95 filter, filter mount does not rotate

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LEICA TS-APO-ElmAr-S 120 MM F/5.6 ASPH.

THE IMAGE CIRCLE FOR TILT AND SHIFT LENS SHAPE

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1

5

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1 Leica S-Format/image circle

2 Maxi mum shift 12 mm

(horizontal/vertical/diagonal)

3 Maxi mum image circ le

cover age req uired for 12 mm

shif t in all directions

4 Lens im age cir cle

5 Image circle c overage reserves

for additional tilting

in all directions

Thanks to a wide range of adjustment options similar to those of a field camera, the S-System now has a tilt-and-shift
lens that offers fascinating creative potential – the TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. By tilting the lens away
from its optical axis, the plane of sharpest focus moves in accordance with the Scheimpflug principle, which allows
the sharp resolution of distant objects despite a large aperture and permits intentional reduction of depth of focus.
Shifting the optical axis off centre allows correction of perspectives, for instance to correct or emphasise converging
or diverging verticals. On the one hand, these capabilities open up very attractive options for exploring unusual visual
effects, while on the other hand they allow complete correction of perspective distortion at the time of exposure.

As a consequence of its construction, the TS-Apo-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. must be manually focused and
has one mechanical aperture ring for presetting the aperture and a further ring for stopping down for the actual
exposure. The considerably enlarged image circle of the lens permits a maximum shift of 12 mm and a maximum tilt
of 8° in each direction. The direction and degree of both tilt and shift can be set precisely by means of two separate
rings.

The optical design comprises six elements in four groups, and one aspherical surface ensures consistently excellent
imaging performance even when the extremes of tilt and shift capabilities are exploited to the full. Its moderate
telephoto characteristic – the focal length corresponds to 100 mm in 35 mm format – and a close-focusing limit of
only 84 cm make the TS-Apo-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. an excellent lens for use in studio settings and for outdoor
photography.

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