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Leica SL 16-35mm f3.5-4.5 Super-Vario-Elmar-SL
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Leica·CW ID: 72255·MFR ID: 11177

SL 16-35mm f3.5-4.5 Super-Vario-Elmar-SL

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Brand Leica System Leica SL

The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH is the ultra-wide zoom for the SL-System, reaching a 105.6° diagonal view at 16mm. A newly developed 18-element design with aspherical and anomalous-partial-dispersion glass keeps distortion low and sharpness uniform to the edges.

For architecture, interiors, and sweeping landscapes on L-Mount, this is the wide zoom we point you toward. Come see how compact it stays for its coverage, and our team can help match it to your body.

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  • Ultra-wide L-Mount zoom, 16-35 mm
  • 105.6° diagonal angle of view at 16 mm
  • 18 elements in 12 groups
  • 2 aspherical elements (4 aspherical surfaces)
  • Anomalous-partial-dispersion glass for color correction
  • Fast, near-silent autofocus via stepper motor and linear guide
  • Internal focusing keeps overall length unchanged
  • Closest focusing distance 0.25 m
  • Maximum reproduction ratio up to 1:3.7 at 35 mm
  • Weather-sealed all-metal housing, AquaDura coating
  • E82 filter thread; Made in Germany
  • Approx. 990 g

Scope of Delivery:

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

Limited Warranty:

The lens carries Leica's limited warranty from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica dealer, including accessories in their original packaging. Registering a Leica Account extends coverage by an additional 12 months. 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: Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. (Order no. 11177)

Lens type: Full-frame ultra-wide-angle zoom lens

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

Material: All-metal housing, weather sealed against dust and moisture

Weight: Approx. 990 g

Optical Design

Focal length: 16-35 mm

Aperture range: f/3.5-4.5 (16 mm: 3.5-22; 35 mm: 4.5-22)

Elements / groups: 18 / 12

Aspherical surfaces: 4 aspherical surfaces (2 aspherical elements)

Angle of view: Diagonal 105.6° (16 mm) / 84.7° (24 mm) / 64.6° (35 mm)

Focusing

Focusing range: 0.25 m to infinity

Closest focusing distance: 0.25 m

Autofocus: Yes; stepper motor with linear guide, internal focusing

Aperture

Aperture type: Electronically controlled, set via turn/push wheel on camera, including half and third values

Smallest aperture: f/22

Dimensions

Filter thread: E82

Length: 123 mm (to bayonet mount, without hood)

Largest diameter: 88 mm

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True Ultra-Wide Coverage

From 16 to 35 mm, this zoom delivers a dramatic 105.6° diagonal angle of view at its widest, ideal for architecture, interiors, and expansive landscapes where you need to take in the whole scene.

Newly Developed Optics

An 18-element, 12-group design uses two aspherical elements (four aspherical surfaces) and anomalous-partial-dispersion glass to reduce distortion and chromatic aberration, holding sharpness uniform from center to edge.

Fast, Internal Autofocus

Autofocus moves a single lightweight element via a stepper motor and linear guide for quick, near-silent operation. Internal focusing keeps the lens length unchanged, which is especially helpful for video and filter use.

Compact and Weather-Sealed

For its coverage the lens stays manageable in size, with a weather-sealed all-metal housing and a Leica AquaDura hydrophobic coating. Made in Germany, it carries an E82 filter thread.

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