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Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL

$3,295.00

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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
Fast telephoto zoom lens

The fast zoom lens for the SL-System makes it possible to capture diverse and demanding scenes in remarkable quality. With its exceptional optics, durable materials, and compact design, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. offers versatile photography and videography capabilities, even in low light, thanks to its consistently wide aperture.

Features at a Glance
  • Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.: Fast telephoto zoom lens for the Leica SL-System.
  • Versatile Zoom Range: 70-200mm focal length; ideal for portraits, sports, nature, and events.
  • Wide Aperture: f/2.8 maintains high speed across the zoom range.
  • Robust Build: All-metal aluminium housing; dust and splash-proof.
  • Optical Stabilisation: Ensures blur-free images.
  • High Flexibility: Effective subject isolation, precise focus control, and handling of various photographic challenges.
  • High-Performance Set: Complements Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH. and Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. for a complete SL-System trinity.
  • Advanced Optics: 20 lenses in 15 groups with aspherical surfaces; high-quality glass for sharp, high-contrast images.
  • Compact Design: Maintains a constant length throughout the zoom range.
  • Extender Compatibility: Use Leica Extender L 1.4x and L 2.0x to extend zoom range to 280mm and 400mm, respectively.
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Versatile and flexible 

The classic telephoto zoom focal length is ideal for portrait photography. It effectively isolates the subject from the background, allows for precise focus control and offers maximum flexibility in capturing image details. The extensive zoom range, large aperture, and optical stabiliser handle the challenges of sports, nature, and event photography effortlessly, allowing you to remain composed even in fast-paced situations.

High-performance trinity set

Together with the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH. and the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH., the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. completes the high-performance trinity set with L-Mount bayonets. The set ensures the Leica SL-System is perfectly prepared for any shooting scenario, spanning the entire focal length range from 14mm ultra-wide to 200mm telephoto, all with a consistent f/2.8 aperture. 

Constructional Details

The 20 lenses are arranged into 15 groups, including three with aspherical surfaces, to deliver maximum imaging performance. All lenses are crafted from high-quality glass, with seven featuring low refractive index and exceptionally low dispersion and high abnormal partial dispersion, ensuring razor-sharp, high-contrast and true-to-life colours. The lens's various focal lengths are achieved through reliable internal focusing, maintaining a constant, compact length throughout the entire zoom range.

Finest details from afar

The Leica Extenders L 1.4x and L 2.0x, both compact in size, easily fit into any camera bag. They bring you closer to the action and reveal distant details that become visible only when zoomed in. Use the Leica Extender L 1.4x to extend the range of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. quickly and easily to 280mm at any time and even up to 400mm with the Leica Extender L 2.0x.

  • 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens

    Impressive portraits as well as event, sports and nature photography

  • Aperture f/2.8

    Maintains consistently high speed throughout the entire zoom range

  • Robust and solid

    All-metal housing made of aluminium, dust and splash-proof

  • Blur-free images

    Thanks to excellent optical stabilisation

SpecificationDetails
LensLEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
Order No.11 096
ColorBlack, anodized
View Angle (diagonal/horizontal/vertical)Full-frame (24 x 36 mm):
70 mm: 33.4°/28.0°/18.9°
200 mm: 12.7°/10.6°/7.1°
Lens System
- Number of Lenses/Assemblies20/15
- Position of the Entrance Pupil Before the Bayonet70 mm: 121.3 mm
200 mm: -11.5 mm
Focus Range70 mm: 0.65 m to ∞
200 mm: 1.00 m to ∞
FocusingChoose automatic (Autofocus) or manual mode on the camera
Smallest Object FieldFull-frame:
70 mm: 169 mm x 254 mm
200 mm: 124 mm x 185 mm
Largest Scale70 mm: 1:7.0
200 mm: 1:5.1
Aperture
- Setting/FunctionElectronically controlled aperture, setting on the camera, half or third values can also be set
- Smallest Aperture22
BayonetLeica L bayonet fitting with contact strip
FirmwareLens firmware can be updated via the camera
CoatingHydrophobe Aqua-Dura® coating on external lenses
MaterialMagnesium and aluminum full-metal housing, black anodized, dust and splash water protected
HousingThe lens comes equipped with a tripod clamp and detachable tripod shoe. Only this specific tripod clamp must be used for shoots with tripod to avoid damage to the bayonet of the camera.
Filter ThreadE82
Lens HoodMale bayonet for lens hood (included in the scope of delivery)
Dimensions
- LengthApprox. 207 mm/259 mm (without/with lens hood)
- DiameterApprox. 89 mm/97 mm (without/with lens hood)
WeightApprox. 1540 g/1670 g (without/with lens hood)

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