Overview

The Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH is a compact, well-built ultra-wide prime with excellent optical sharpness. Its all-metal construction and smooth focus ring make it a joy to handle. The modest f/3.8 aperture limits low-light use, but the lens is lightweight and easy to carry. It suits photographers seeking a unique perspective for architectural or street photography, though distortion can be challenging for group shots. It is the first fixed Leica M lens wider than 21mm in over 50 years.