CW ID: 1334745 | Leica ID: 11191

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

$2,590.00
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Options: 100-400mm
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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.

Buy from an authorized Leica dealer like Camera West to ensure a genuine product with full manufacturer warranty and expert support.

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We accept returns within 14 days of delivery, subject to a restocking fee of up to 15%. This fee is not for profit, but to cover the costs associated with selling an item. Each return is evaluated individually, and we strive to minimize this fee. In many instances, we waive it entirely if the refund credit can be applied towards another item in the store.

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The location of each item is indicated online. For convenience, you can choose to pick up your item at any of our stores. Once purchased, the item should be ready for pick up within 4 hours at the designated store, although this might vary depending on the store's busyness and time of day. We request that you wait for a notification from us confirming that your order is ready for pick up, to ensure the best service.

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We offer a concierge trade-in program for the gear you'd like to upgrade, cross-grade, or simply pass on to a new owner. This enables you to acquire the tools that fit your specific needs. The easiest way to trade is to bring your gear into one of our stores and meet with us in person. However, we also accommodate those who can't visit our stores. Our online process is both personal and simple.

To begin, fill out the form on our Trade // Sell page with the details of the fine photographic equipment or watches you'd like to trade in. One of our team members will then contact you to confirm any details we might need for an accurate estimate. We will provide an estimate that doesn’t only look at the value of your trade in but the whole picture of where you want to go. If the estimate is satisfactory to you, we can provide a shipping label for you to ship your gear to one of our stores for a final inspection and store credit. Finally, we apply that credit towards your new gear!

  • 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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