Leica Tri Elmar-M 11626 16mm
Combining three focal lengths into one compact, 335g body, this lens eliminates the need to swap primes for 16mm, 18mm, and 21mm perspectives with minimal distortion. The aspherical design and 10-blade diaphragm deliver sharp details and smooth rendering across the frame, while the all-metal build withstands rigorous travel use. This lens is best for Leica M-mount landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize optical precision and a streamlined kit over autofocus convenience.
Focal length 16-21mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Leica M
Weight 476 g
af type manual focus only
lens type wide-angle
21 Overall Score
Price $7,055
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 21 |
| Elements | 4 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.0625 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Tri Elmar-M 11626 16mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-21mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 24-200mm | 16-50mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 476 | 590 | 290 | 570 | 107 | 560 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Tri Elmar-M 11626 16mm | 13.3 | 30.6 | 57.4 | 29.4 | 3.1 | 20.3 | 67.4 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 64.8 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66.3 | 96.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
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