Leica Introduces Two New Products for the SL System

Posted September 9, 2024

Leica unveils its final lens in its trio of lens series for the SL-System New telephoto zoom lens with a focal length of 70–200mm and new 2.0x Extender expands the L-Mount portfolio.

Being the third zoom lens with an aperture of 2.8, the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. completes the trio of lens series for the SL-System together with the Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 ASPH. and the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. This series allows for photographing and filming with a continuous aperture throughout the entire focal length range, from 14mm to 200mm. At the same time, Leica Camera AG introduces another extender for the SL lens portfolio. The Extender L 2.0x expands the creative potential of the SL system, reaching focal lengths up to 800mm.

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.

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

Proof of Performance

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.

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH

Fast telephoto zoom lens

The optical design of the telephoto zoom with a continuous aperture of 2.8 makes this lens the first choice for portrait, sports, nature and event photography. Together with the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. and the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH., this lens completes the trio lens series for the Leica SL-System.