Leica·CW ID: 14419·MFR ID: 11175

Apo-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm F2.8-4

Name: Leica Apo-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm F2.8-4
Brand: Leica
SKU: 14419
Price: 7805.0 USD
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Brand Leica System Leica SL

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 is the SL-System's high-performance telephoto zoom, delivering apochromatic sharpness and fast apertures from 90mm out to 280mm. A 23-element design with double internal focusing and Optical Image Stabilization keeps images crisp and the lens fixed in length as you zoom.

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High-performance telephoto zoom, 90-280 mm
Fast f/2.8-4 maximum aperture
Apochromatic (APO) optical correction
Leica Optical Image Stabilization, up to 3.5 stops (CIPA)
23 elements in 17 groups
Double internal focusing with floating elements
Lens does not extend or change length while zooming or focusing
Closest focusing distance 0.6 m at 90 mm
Detachable, lockable rotating tripod collar (90° detents)
AquaDura coating; dust- and water-protected build
L-Mount, full-frame; E82 filter thread
Approx. 1,710 g

Scope of Delivery:

Lens
Front lens cap (E82)
Rear lens cap L
Lens hood
Lens bag

Limited Warranty:

The lens is covered by Leica's two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica dealer, including the accessories contained in the original packaging. Purchasing from an authorized dealer such as Camera West ensures your lens is a genuine, warranty-eligible product backed by Leica's official service network.

General

Designation: Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 f/2.8-4 (Order no. 11175)

Lens type: Full-frame telephoto zoom lens

Lens mount: L-Mount, full-frame 35 mm format

Image stabilization: Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.), up to 3.5 stops (CIPA)

Weight: Approx. 1,710 g

Optical Design

Focal length: 90-280 mm

Aperture range: f/2.8-4 (2.8-22 at 90 mm; 4-22 at 280 mm)

Elements / groups: 23 / 17

Angle of view: 90 mm: 26.4°/22.1°/14.8°; 280 mm: 9.1°/7.5°/5.0° (diag./horiz./vert.)

Focusing

Focusing range: 90 mm: 0.6 m to infinity; 280 mm: 1.4 m to infinity

Closest focusing distance: 0.6 m (at 90 mm)

Autofocus: Yes; silent, precise autofocus with double internal focusing

Aperture

Aperture type: Electronically controlled iris, set via camera clickwheel, including half and third values

Smallest aperture: f/22

Dimensions

Filter thread: E82

Length: 238 mm (without hood, to bayonet flange)

Largest diameter: 88 mm

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Apochromatic Telephoto Reach

Covering 90-280 mm at f/2.8-4, this zoom pairs long reach with a bright aperture. The apochromatic optical design corrects color across the frame for high-resolution, color-accurate results at every focal length.

Consistent, Fixed-Length Handling

A 23-element, 17-group construction with double internal focusing and floating elements keeps the lens from extending or changing size while you zoom or focus, so balance stays predictable on the camera or a gimbal.

Stabilized and Silent

Leica Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) provides up to 3.5 stops (CIPA) of handheld reach, and the autofocus is quiet and precise for tracking fast, distant subjects.

Built for Demanding Conditions

The lens is dust- and water-protected with an AquaDura water-repellent coating on the outer elements, and a detachable, lockable rotating tripod collar with 90° detents supports quick orientation changes.

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