Lecia Press Release 01/12/03

New: LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-R 1:2.8-4.5/28-90 mm ASPH.

The new LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-R 1:2.8-4.5/28-90 mm ASPH is a high-speed universal lens with extended variable range for the Leica reflex system. With a focal length range of more than three times, it can be used throughout the telephoto and wide angle ranges. The variable focal length setting means that the lens can be adapted for the most diverse of subjects and realise a wide variety of photographic ideas. The lens is also ready to use very quickly, as in many cases ? with rapidly changing subjects for example ? a change of lens can be avoided. The LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-R 1: 2.8-4.5/28-90 mm ASPH covers the four most common fixed focal lengths with no loss of quality. In conjunction with a Leica R reflex camera, it provides a compact Leica R system which, thanks to its high speed, is ideal for most subjects and situations.

Further information on the LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-R 1:2.8-4.5/28-90 mm ASPH. are available at:
http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/rsystem/objektive/zoom/index_e.html