The Most Compact Zoom Lens in the SL-System

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH. supports you in fields ranging from travel photography through to professional film production. It not only fits comfortably in your hand but is also intuitive. With razor-sharp image quality, fast focusing and a wide focal length range, it captures every instant. And what’s more, it preserves the essence of the moment.

Leica SL3-S with Vario-Elmarit 28-70 f2.8 ASPH. lens on a cabinet

Light, Compact and Powerful

The Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH. provides first-rate performance while offering optimal mobility. Despite its durable metal housing, which ensures reliable protection against external elements, such as dust and splash water, the lens remains lightweight at just 572 g. With a convenient length of 102 mm and a maximum diameter of 72 mm, it allows for agile handling, swift operation and versatile use without the need for frequent lens changes.

Woman standing on a jetty at the lake in the sunset

Steady Lens Speed

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH. facilitates both filming and photography with a consistently high lens speed across all focal lengths. Spanning from wide angle to short telephoto, this high-quality standard zoom lens maintains a consistent f/2.8 aperture, achieving an optimal balance between brightness and versatility. Perfectly suited to supporting you with your creative work – day in, day out.

Leica SL3-S with Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f2.8 ASPH. lense in hands

Ideal for Everyday Use

With its adaptable focal length and steady lens speed, this standard zoom lens is especially well-suited to landscape, travel and portrait photography. The advanced autofocus system enables you to capture every moment swiftly and precisely. Produced to Leica’s exacting quality standards, the Vario lens is fully compatible with SL cameras as well as all systems from the L-Mount Alliance.

Design Details

The optical design, incorporating three aspherical elements, guarantees exceptional imaging performance and a consistent aperture. State-of-the-art coatings on the 16 lenses, arranged in 12 groups, optimise light transmission and minimise reflections. This premium lens delivers images with remarkable colour rendering and high contrast – as high as your requirements.

Lens gate Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f2.8 ASPH.

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