Light, Compact and Powerful

The Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH. provides first-rate performance while offering optimal mobility. Despite its durable metal housing, which ensures reliable protection against external elements, such as dust and splash water, the lens remains lightweight at just 572 g. With a convenient length of 102 mm and a maximum diameter of 72 mm, it allows for agile handling, swift operation and versatile use without the need for frequent lens changes.

Steady Lens Speed

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH. facilitates both filming and photography with a consistently high lens speed across all focal lengths. Spanning from wide angle to short telephoto, this high-quality standard zoom lens maintains a consistent f/2.8 aperture, achieving an optimal balance between brightness and versatility. Perfectly suited to supporting you with your creative work – day in, day out.

Ideal for Everyday Use

With its adaptable focal length and steady lens speed, this standard zoom lens is especially well-suited to landscape, travel and portrait photography. The advanced autofocus system enables you to capture every moment swiftly and precisely. Produced to Leica’s exacting quality standards, the Vario lens is fully compatible with SL cameras as well as all systems from the L-Mount Alliance.

Design Details

The optical design, incorporating three aspherical elements, guarantees exceptional imaging performance and a consistent aperture. State-of-the-art coatings on the 16 lenses, arranged in 12 groups, optimise light transmission and minimise reflections. This premium lens delivers images with remarkable colour rendering and high contrast – as high as your requirements.

 

Camera System

SL System

Colour

Black

Specifications

Lens Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH., Black, anodized
Order No. 11196
View angle (diagonal/horizontal/vertical)
Full-frame (24 x 36 mm) 28 mm: 73.8°/63.9°/45.2° | 70 mm: 35.4°/29.8°/20.1°
Lens system
Number of lenses/assemblies 16 | 12
Position of the entrance pupil before the bayonet 28 mm: 89.80 mm | 70 mm: 68.40 mm
Focus range 28 mm: 0.19 m to ∞ | 70 mm: 0.38 m to ∞
Focusing
Setting Choose automatic (Autofocus) or manual mode on the camera
Smallest object field Full-frame: 28 mm: 79.2 mm x 118.9 mm | 70 mm: 109.9 mm x 164.8 mm
Largest scale 28 mm: 1:3.3 | 70 mm: 1:4.6
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
Firmware Lens firmware can be updated via the camera
Coating Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura® coating on external lenses
Material Magnesium and aluminum full-metal housing, black anodized, dust and splash water protected
Filter thread E67
Lens hood Male bayonet for lens hood (included in the scope of delivery)
Dimensions
Length Approx. 102 mm/139 mm (without/with lens hood)
Diameter Approx. 73 mm/82 mm (without/with lens hood)
Weight Approx. 572 g/613 g (without/with lens hood)

What's in the Box

  • Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Leica Lens Hood for Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens
  • Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty