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

The Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens, the third in Leica's high-performance SL-System lens lineup, comprises 20 elements in 15 groups, including three aspherical lenses. With a constant f2.8 aperture across its range, O.I.S., and Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura coatings, this lens is a must-have for L-mount portrait, wildlife and sports photographers.

Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens Key Features:

• A versatile 70-200mm zoom range
• Build for the Leica SL-System camera range
• Designed for sports, wildlife and portrait photography
• Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range
• Rapid and near-silent autofocus performance
• Optical image stabilisation system (O.I.S.)
• Optimised for both photo and video
• Made up of 20 lenses in 15 groups
• Leica’s Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura lens coatings
• Extendable to 400mm with Leica Extender L 2.0x
• Robust and solid construction
• 1540g / 1670g (with/without lens hood)

How to use the Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens:

Lens construction

As with all Leica lenses, we expect the best. The Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens exhibits all the hallmarks of Leica’s industry-leading status. The lens is built up of 20 lenses in 15 groups including three aspherical lenses specifically designed to help correct imperfections such as chromatic aberrations and field curvature, resulting in sharper, clearer images with fewer distortions. We also see the use of Leica’s Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura lens coatings on the outer lens surfaces to help protect them from dirt, liquid and scratches.

AF Performance

The Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens features an impressive AF system that has been designed to match the optical quality of the lens structure. When paired with the likes of the SL-2 and SL-3, this system offers exceptionally fast and near-silent autofocusing. This is made all the more impressive thanks to Leica’s optical image stabilisation system (O.I.S.). Combining this optical stabilisation with the SL-3’s in-body camera stabilisation, for example, results in pin-sharp images and video footage.

The “Lens Trinity”

This lens arrives as the third lens of what Leica calls a “powerful trinity series” of lenses for the Leica SL-System. This trinity is comprised of the 70-200mm, the Leica 14-24mm f2.8 Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens, and the Leica 24-70mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL Asph Lens. Leica’s thinking is that this series makes it possible to photograph and film almost anything from 14mm ultra-wide angle to 200mm telephoto, all with a constant f2.8 aperture. This means you’ll experience the exceptional image quality of Leica’s SL-Sytem camera, its optics and an enhanced depth of field for any photographic or video discipline.

Extend to 400mm

Announced along with this telephoto lens is the Leica Extender L 2.0x. Pairing this teleconverter with this lens allows you to double the range, extending your reach to 400mm without compromising on detail, sharpness or overall performance.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens
• 1 x Lens Hood
• 1 x Lens Front Cap
• 1 x Lens Rear Cap
• 1 x Lens Pouch
• 1 x Instruction Manual

FAQs:

Does this lens have autofocus?

The Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens provides rapid and near-silent autofocus performance, all thanks to Leica’s industry-leading optical engineering.

Can this be mounted on a Leica M-mount camera?

This lens cannot be mounted on a Leica M-mount camera body. I can only mount on L-mount cameras.

Will this work on any L-mount camera?

Yes. This lens is specifically designed for L-Mount full-frame digital cameras.

What is this lens designed for?

As a 70-200mm lens, it offers a telephoto zoom range. This means that it can focus on distant objects making it ideal for wildlife, sports and events photography. Equally, thanks to Leica’s advanced optics and constant f2.8 aperture, this lens also excels with portrait photography.

What does Leica ‘SL’ stand for?

Born from Leica’s fundamental idea to support the work of creatives with the highest level of optical quality, Leica designed SL lenses to deliver unsurpassed results for photographers and filmmakers. When using an SL lens, you can expect edge-to-edge sharpness, accurate colour reproduction, and natural bokeh.