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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

Versatile and flexible

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. 

Three lenses compared in size

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.  


© Philipp Reinhard | Leica SL2-S | Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 | f/2.8 | 1/1250 sec. | ISO 1600
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Leica SL 70-200mm lens cut

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. 

Leica SL_70 200mm + SL3

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.

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