Leica

90mm f/2.2 Thambar-M Black

Prime Lens

Following the re-issue of the Summaron-M 28 f/5.6, Leica are now further expanding their line of classic lenses with the Thambar-M 90 f/2.2. Once again, the exterior design has been carefully modified, while the optical calculations remain uncharged.

When the Thambar was originally released in 1935, Leica lenses were already renowned for their exceptionally sharp rendition. So it was all the more surprising when Leitz introduced a soft focus lens which (despite being named after the Greek term 'thambo', meaning 'blurred') gave rise to images whose romantic aesthetics are not only unmatched by any other lens to this day, but also impossible to replicate in digital post-processing.

This makes the new Thambar-M an exciting counterpoint to Leica's other 90mm focal length lenses and allows the modern-day photographer to experience the unique characteristics of this classic lens.

The Thambar's distinctive, dreamily romantic look and unmistakeable bokeh are created by deliberately under-corrected spherical aberration, along with 20 aperture blades for the circular rendition of out-of-focus highlights. Because the aberration increases towards the periphery of the optical system, both the extension of the depth of field and the degree of diffusion can be precisely controlled via the stepless aperture ring.