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Leica has announced the new Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 ASPH zoom lens, a fast telephoto zoom for L-mount cameras with applications for everything from weddings to sports and wildlife. Alongside the lens, Leica also announced a new tele-extender, the Extender L 2.0x.
The new lens completes Leica’s ‘Holy Trinity’ of fast F2.8 zoom lenses for L-mount, joining the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH and the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 2.8 ASPH. Put together, the three lenses provide a constant F2.8 maximum aperture from 14-200mm.
The image-stabilized Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm comprises 20 elements in 15 groups, including three aspherical lenses, and features an internal focusing mechanism. It has a close focus distance of 0.65m (2.1ft.) at 70mm and 1m (3.3ft.) at 200mm.
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The lens barrel has all-metal magnesium and aluminum construction, and external lenses feature Leica’s Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura coating. It features an 82mm filter thread. The lens includes a tripod clamp and detachable tripod shoe.
Leica says the lens is dust, splash and water protected.
Keen observers may notice that the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 ASPH includes the same number of elements and groups, aspherical lenses, and the same close-focusing distance as the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS.
Price and availability
The Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 ASPH has a list price of $3,295; the Extender L 2.0x lists for $995. Both products are available beginning today.
Leica unveils its final lens in its trio of lens series for the SL-System
New telephoto zoom lens with a focal length of 70–200mm and new 2.0x Extender expands the L-Mount portfolio.
Teaneck, September 5th, 2024. Leica lenses are renowned globally for their exceptional quality, with their legendary imaging performance based on more than 150 years of
expertise in the manufacturing of optical instruments. The same applies to the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH.
Being the third zoom lens with an aperture of 2.8, the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70– 200 f/2.8 ASPH. completes the trio of lens series for the SL-System together with the Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 ASPH. and the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. This series allows for photographing and filming with a continuous aperture throughout the entire focal length range, from 14mm to 200mm. At the same time, Leica Camera AG introduces another extender for the SL lens portfolio. The Extender L 2.0x expands the creative potential of the SL system, reaching focal lengths up to 800mm.
With its classic telephoto zoom focal length, the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. is ideally suited for impressive portrait shots. Thanks to its high aperture ratio throughout the entire zoom range and its excellent image stabilization, the new Vario lens is equally capable for event, sports and nature photography.
Inside the lens, 20 elements arranged in 15 groups, including three lenses with aspherical surfaces, ensure razor-sharp, detailed images right into the corners of the frame across all focal lengths. Additionally, convenient handling is ensured by the internal focusing mechanism, maintaining its constant size at any focal length.
With the new Extender L 2.0x, which is available separately, the focal length of the telephoto Vario can be extended from 70–200mm to 140–400mm. It occupies minimal space on the go while offering endless creative opportunities.
The retail price for the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. is $3,295.00 USD. The retail price for the Leica Extender L 2.0x is $995.00 USD. Both products are available globally at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorized dealers.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 ASPH specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 70–200 mm |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Lens mount | L-Mount |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 15 |
| Special elements / coatings | 3 aspherical |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.65 m (25.59″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 1540 g (3.40 lb) |
| Diameter | 89 mm (3.5″) |
| Length | 207 mm (8.15″) |
| Materials | Magnesium and aluminum full-metal construction |
| Zoom method | Rotary (internal) |
| Zoom lock | No |
| Filter thread | 82 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | Yes |
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