High-Performance Telephoto for Sport and Event Photography
At 70 mm, you can work flexibly when taking portraits. At 200 mm, your subject is clearly separated from the background. The constant aperture of f/2.8 enables short exposure times and deliberate separation across the entire focal range. The Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. features integrated image stabilisation, giving you greater freedom for handheld shooting in the telephoto range. At the same time, this lens’s imaging performance also remains excellent even when rapidly switching between subjects, enabling accurate and reliable operation under challenging conditions.
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The Strengths of the 70–200 mm SL Zoom Lens
At 70 mm, you can work flexibly when taking portraits. At 200 mm, your subject is clearly separated from the background. The constant aperture of f/2.8 enables short exposure times and deliberate separation across the entire focal range. The Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. features integrated image stabilisation, giving you greater freedom for handheld shooting in the telephoto range. At the same time, this lens’s imaging performance also remains excellent even when rapidly switching between subjects, enabling accurate and reliable operation under challenging conditions.
High-Performance Trinity Series
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. is part of the powerful and versatile Trinity Series equipped with the L-Mount. Armed with this, you will be ready to take on any shooting scenario with the Leica SL-System, covering the entire focal range from 14 mm super wide angle to 200 mm super telephoto at a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Design Details
Twenty lens elements, of which three feature aspherical surfaces, distributed over fifteen groups ensure top imaging performance. All elements are manufactured using high-quality glass. Seven of these feature a low refractive index, particularly low dispersion and high anomalous partial dispersion. This results in razor-sharp images rich in contrast and with great tonal fidelity. The wide range of focal lengths is made possible by reliable internal focusing. As a result, the lens keeps its compact length across the entire zoom range.
Cross-section of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH.
Smallest Details Seen from Afar
The optionally available Leica Extender L 1.4x and L 2.0x fit in any camera bag thanks to their compact size, and they will bring you even closer – closer to the action, closer to details hidden in the distance, only revealing themselves when you zoom in. Extend the range of your Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. to 280 mm quickly and easily with the Leica Extender L 1.4x – and even to 400 mm with the Leica Extender L 2.0x.
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