Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens delivers an impressive blend of compact design, fast aperture, and adaptability. Designed for L-mount mirrorless cameras, it offers a slightly shorter wide-angle reach than the traditional 24-70mm zoom but compensates with a notably smaller, lighter build. Maintaining a constant f/2.8 aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and offers excellent depth of field control. This versatile zoom lens is well-suited for a variety of shooting scenarios, from landscapes and portraits to travel photography.

Compact Performance

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. is engineered as the SL system’s most compact and lightweight standard zoom, spanning a versatile range from wide-angle to portrait focal lengths. It features a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, ensuring consistent low-light performance and precise depth of field control across the zoom range. The optical construction incorporates three aspherical elements to enhance sharpness while enabling a more portable design. Advanced lens coatings improve contrast and color accuracy under diverse lighting. A floating element maintains sharpness at all focusing distances, while the fast, silent autofocus suits both stills and video. At 28mm, it offers a 1:3.3 maximum magnification from a minimum focus distance of 19cm.

Durable Design and Intuitive Handling

This lens combines a lightweight, compact form with robust construction suited for diverse environments. Weighing just 590g and measuring 74 x 102mm, it is over 227g lighter and nearly an inch shorter than the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8. Crafted from magnesium and aluminum alloys, the lens features a sleek, minimalist design with dual control rings for precise focus and zoom adjustments. Its dust- and splash-resistant build, along with Aqua-Dura hydrophobic coatings on the front and rear elements, ensures reliable performance in challenging conditions.