A short report using the MS-OPTICS APORIA 24mm F2 lens with the LEICA T typ701.
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This time, the lens used is the MS-OPTICS APORIA 24mm F2. It is a Leica M-mount compatible lens with a focal length of 24mm and an aperture of F2, developed by MS-OPTICS. It is mounted on a Leica T Typ 701 using the Light Lenses Lab M-L Macro Mount Adapter, which enhances close-up shooting capabilities.
The lens and camera setup is as follows: The purple body; the “Light Lens Lab M-L Macro Mount Adapter” on the mount; and the ultra-thin lens, which is approximately 5 mm thick, attached to the end.
This lens is nearly as thick as the three-element PERAR 21mm and 24mm lenses I previously introduced. However, its lens configuration is Gaussian, resulting in a brighter maximum aperture. More details about the lens can be found at the link below.
I’ve attached the Match Technical EP-12T Thumbs Up Grip for the Leica T to my camera. I found it while tidying up. I actually wanted the black Thumbs Up, but I’m using the silver one that I bought when I had the silver Leica T.
The Leica T has a touchscreen LCD on the back, so using it without a thumb rest was difficult because the settings would change unintentionally. This thumb rest almost eliminates the possibility of accidental operation, making the camera much more comfortable to use.
The camera and lens specifications are as follows:
- Focal length = equivalent to 36mm (24mm (lens focal length) × 1.5 (sensor size conversion factor))
- When the adapter is fully extended, the minimum distance from the lens tip to the subject is approximately 0.3m, while the normal distance is 0.5m.
- The total weight of the camera is 516g.
- Breakdown: Camera 378g, Lens 39g, VM-E Close Focus Adapter 99g
All example images were taken at an aperture of f/4. This lens produces blurry images at its widest aperture, F2, so it’s best to use it stopped down.
The first example, a sunset photo, was taken at infinity, and the results are satisfying in terms of color and resolution. Although image distortion is noticeable at the edges on a 35mm full-frame sensor camera, that area is cropped on an APS-C size sensor, resulting in a very sharp image.
The second example image, taken at a medium distance, beautifully captures the texture of both the main subject, the rose, and the withered roses beside it. This lens produces high-resolution images when stopped down.
The third example image is a macro shot taken with the auxiliary helicoid extended to its maximum, resulting in a focal length of 24mm and f/4. The bokeh isn’t too pronounced, and the shape of the stem in the background is still visible. I appreciate that it doesn’t produce the unpleasant double-line bokeh.
Details of the equipment used are explained at the following link.
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