Description
Leica Vario-Elmarit SL 28–70 f/2.8 Overview
Sleek and Speedy Versatility
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a sleek standard zoom for L-mount mirrorless cameras. Trading a bit of reach on the wide end of the zoom, compared to a conventional 24-70mm lens, this zoom instead manages to be especially small and lightweight while still offering a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control. This portable zoom is ideal for everyday shooting and a range of subjects, including everything from landscapes, to portraits, to travel scenes.
Compact Performance
Designed as the most compact and lightweight standard zoom for the Leica SL system, this lens covers a useful wide-angle to portrait-length range and retains an impressively bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture.
- Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture enables working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range as well as benefits control over depth of field.
- Optical design uses a trio of aspherical elements to improve sharpness and promote the more compact, portable lens design.
- Updated lens coatings offer increased contrast and accurate color rendering in a variety of lighting conditions.
- Floating element in the lens design helps maintain consistent sharpness throughout the focusing range.
- Quiet and fast focusing drive benefits both photographers and videographers; the focusing range also achieves a 1:3.3 maximum magnification from a 7.5″ minimum focusing distance at the 28mm focal length position.
Leica Durable Design and Intuitive Handling
In addition to its portable design, this lens is also built for use in a variety of conditions and sports a reliable physical construction.
- Portable lens weighs 1.3 lb and measures 2.9 x 4″; this is more than an 8 oz weight savings compared to the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 lens while also being nearly an inch shorter.
- Lens housing is built from magnesium and aluminum alloys and has a simple, minimalist design with dual control rings to adjust both focus and zoom positions.
- Dust- and splash-proof design for working in inclement conditions and an Aqua-Dura hydrophobic coating has been applied to the front and rear
