Quick Overview:
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. is the ideal lens with broad appeal for any photographer given its ability to equally capture reportage, travel, studio, architectural and landscape photography, as well as portraits, close-ups, and video content. With its extensive focal range, consistent maximum aperture of f/2.8, and vast scope of uses, this new addition is a shining example of a lens that can be enjoyed both by professionals and first time SL-System users alike.
Features:
- 19 elements (3 with ASPH surfaces on both sides) in 15 groups
- Consistent f/2.8 maximum aperture through full zoom range
- Fast internal focusing with a single, lightweight lens element
- Compact dimensions and lighter weight thanks to omission of OIS
- Lens is stabilized by the SL2 and SL2-S BIS systems
- Excellent sharpness across all f-stops and focus distances with creamy bokeh and the Leica look
- Metal body with weather sealing
- Durable in any environment, making it suited for even the rigors of outdoor landscape and adventure photographers or the hustle and bustle of a pro wedding photographer
Technical Specifications
View angle (diagonal/horizontal/vertical) Full-frame (24 × 36 mm)
24 mm: 82.3°/72.1°/51.8° │ 70 mm: 35.3°/29.6°/20.0°
Lens System
Number of lenses/assemblies
19/151
Number of aspherical surfaces
6
Position of the entrance pupil before the bayonet
24 mm: 88,6 mm │ 70 mm: 57,1 mm
Focus range
24 mm: 0,18 m to infinity │ 70 mm: 0,38 m to infinity
Focusing
Setting
Choose automatic (Autofocus) or manual mode on the camera
Smallest object field
Full-frame: 24 mm: 69 mm x 104 mm │ 70 mm: 108 mm x 162 mm
Largest scale
24 mm: 1:2,9 │ 70 mm: 1:4,5
Aperture
Setting/Function
Electronically controlled aperture, setting on the camera, half or third values can also be set
Smallest aperture
22
Bayonet
Leica L bayonet fitting with contact strip
Filter thread
E82
Lens hood
External bayonet fitting for lens hood (included
Dimensions
Length
approx. 123/153 mm (without/with lens hood)
Diameter
approx. 88/97 mm (without/with lens hood)
Weight
approx. 856/906 g (without/with lens hood