Group portraits, landscapes, and architecture: Whenever the scene demands a wider view, the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is the perfect wide-angle lens for capturing it all. With a range of focal lengths from 16 to 35 mm, this high-performance lens expands the spectrum of the existing portfolio of SL zoom lenses into the wide-angle domain.
Endless opportunities
With the Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH, the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 f/2.8–4 ASPH., and the APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 f/2.8–4 ASPH., the SL portfolio of zoom lenses covers a range of focal lengths from 16 to 280 mm. Thus the three zoom lenses offer a spectrum of focal lengths that fulfill the needs of all typical genres of photography.
Fast and sharp when it matters
Together with the typical Leica, i.e. exceptional, imaging performance at all distances and apertures , the high-performance lens offers simultaneously fast and almost silent autofocus. For this, only one very light element is moved for focusing. A specially developed drive concept comprising a stepping motor and linear positioning enables very fast, almost-silent, and precise focusing without changing the overall length of the lens.
Reliable under all conditions
As is the case with all other components of the SL-System, the Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is designed and constructed to meet the special demands of professional photography. Made in Germany, the robust construction of this lens and its AquaDura® lens coating make it ideal for use in even the most unfavorable conditions. Improved mount geometry and high-quality coating ensure optimum suppression of reflections and stray light within the optical system.
I have always loved shooting ultra wide!
Jason Peterson
ason Peterson began shooting analogue film photography in high school but remained averse to digital photography until a friend introduced him to Instagram.
His style is now instantly recognisable: black and white, heavy contrast, large scale and always on point in terms of composition and light. Inviting us to follow him into the dark, Jason explores the darkness of monochrome photography. The series was shot by Jason on the Leica SL with the wide-angle Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.Taking to the skies above his adopted hometown of Chicago, the 16-35mm addition to the Leica SL lens portfolio was the perfect piece of gear for capturing these broader horizons.
Technical Data Files
| Order number | 11 177 |
| Field angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) | Focal length 16mm: 105,6°/95,3°/72° Focal lenght 24mm: 84,7°/74,4°/53,7° Focal length 35mm: 64,6°/55,5°/38,7° |
| Optical design | |
|---|---|
| Number of lenses/groups | 18/12 |
| Number of asph. surfaces / lenses | 4/2 |
| Entrance pupil position | Focal lenght 16mm: 105,9mm Focal lenght 24mm: 101,5mm Focal lenght 35mm: 105,0mm |
| Distance setting | |
|---|---|
| Working range | 250mm to infinity |
| Smallest object field | Focal length 35mm: 90 x 135 mm |
| Largest reproduction ratio | Focal length 16mm: 1:7,7 Focal length 35mm: 1:3,7 |
| Aperture | |
|---|---|
| Setting/function | Electronically controlled aperture, set using turn/push wheel on camera, including half and third values |
| Aperture setting range | Focal length 16mm: 3,5-22 Focal length 35mm: 4,5-22 |
| Lowest value | 22 |
| Bayonet/sensor format | L-Mount, full-frame 35mm format |
| Filter mount | E82 |
| Dimensions and weight | |
|---|---|
| Length to bayonet mount | 123 mm (without lens hood) |
| Largest diameter | 88 mm |
| Weight | 990 g |
Constructional Details
The newly designed optical system of the Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. contains a total of 18 elements in 12 groups. These include two asphericals for the correction of monochromatic aberrations and three elements made from glasses with anomalous partial dispersion for the correction of chromatic aberrations.
L-Mount
The L-Mount marks the start of a new era of lens compatibility without compromise. Never before has one lens mount standard allowed for an almost limitless array of options in combining different interchangeable lenses with cameras featuring different sensor formats.
With the alliance between Leica Camera, Panasonic and Sigma, a combined 250 years of experience in the field of lens and camera construction will be consolidated in one platform. For the photographer, this opens up the chance to compile endless variations of camera-lens combinations from the extensive product portfolios of all three manufacturers, and so continually find the best solution for any photographic situation.
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