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Leica·CW ID: 1334745·MFR ID: 11191

100-400mm f5-6.3 Vario-Elmar-SL

Name: Leica 100-400mm f5-6.3 Vario-Elmar-SL
Brand: Leica
SKU: 1334745
Price: 2590.0 USD
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Brand Leica System Leica SL

The Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is the longest-reaching zoom in the SL-System, purpose-built for wildlife, sports, and action at a distance. Optical image stabilization and fast, accurate autofocus keep fast movement sharp handheld, and it works on any L-Mount camera, not just SL bodies.

If you need reach on L-Mount, this is the lens we hand you first, and with the optional Extender L 1.4x it stretches to 560mm. Come try its balance in the shop, and our team can walk you through the tripod collar and technique.

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Super-telephoto L-Mount zoom, 100-400 mm
Optical image stabilization for sharp handheld capture
Fast, precise autofocus (auto/manual selectable on camera)
22 elements in 16 groups with specialized low-dispersion glass
Closest focusing distance 1.10 m
Compatible with Extender L 1.4x (reaches 140-560 mm)
Works on any L-Mount camera, not just SL bodies
Lockable tripod collar with 90-degree click stops
Detachable, ARCA-SWISS-compatible tripod plate
Magnesium/aluminum full-metal housing, dust- and splash-protected
Aqua-Dura hydrophobic coating on outer glass
E82 filter thread; approx. 1,530 g

Scope of Delivery:

Lens
Front lens cap (E82)
Rear lens cap L
Bayonet lens hood
Lockable tripod collar with ARCA-SWISS-compatible tripod shoe
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: Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3 (Order no. 11191)

Lens type: Full-frame super-telephoto zoom lens

Lens mount: Leica L bayonet with contact strip

Image stabilization: Optical image stabilization

Material: Magnesium & aluminum full-metal housing, black anodized, dust and splash-water protected

Weight: Approx. 1,530 g (without hood) / 1,620 g (with hood)

Optical Design

Focal length: 100-400 mm

Aperture range: f/5-6.3 to f/22

Elements / groups: 22 / 16

Angle of view: 100 mm: 23.8°/19.9°/13.3°; 400 mm: 6.4°/5.3°/3.5° (diag./horiz./vert.)

Focusing

Focusing range: 100 mm: 1.10 m to infinity; 400 mm: 1.59 m to infinity

Closest focusing distance: 1.10 m

Autofocus: Yes; automatic or manual mode selectable on the camera

Aperture

Aperture type: Electronically controlled, set on the camera, including half and third values

Smallest aperture: f/22

Dimensions

Filter thread: E82

Length: Approx. 198 mm (without hood) / 253 mm (with hood)

Largest diameter: Approx. 88 mm (without hood) / 97 mm (with hood)

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The Longest Reach in the SL-System

Covering 100-400 mm, this is the widest focal range Leica offers for the SL-System, ideal for wildlife, nature, sport, and action where you can't get close. With the optional Extender L 1.4x it reaches up to 140-560 mm.

Sharp Handheld Telephoto

Optical image stabilization lets you capture fast movement sharply without a tripod, and the precise, fast autofocus (selectable to manual on the camera) keeps distant subjects locked in. A 22-element, 16-group design with specialized glass controls chromatic aberration across the long range.

Fast Orientation Changes

A lockable tripod collar with 90-degree click stops and a detachable, ARCA-SWISS-compatible tripod plate lets you switch between landscape and portrait quickly, and mount straight onto compatible heads.

Built for the Field

The magnesium and aluminum full-metal housing is black anodized and sealed against dust and splash water, while a hydrophobic Aqua-Dura coating protects the outer glass from dirt and scratches.

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