Leica has just officially announced the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH Lens. It is a constant aperture telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless bodies made by Leica, Sigma and Panasonic. It has 19 elements in 15 groups, with 3 elements having aspherical surfaces. The focus group consists of a single element, which is driven by a stepping motor. The lens has 11 aperture blades. This new lens costs $2,795, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
It is one for All!!! In still photography as well as video recordings, Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. delivers a consistently high speed of f/2.8 at every focal length from the wide angle to the short telephoto end. Thanks to its great versatility and compact, ergonomic construction, the lens enables a fast response to any shooting scenario without the need to change lenses.
Below are the key specifications of Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 24–70 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 19 | |
| Groups | 15 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 3 aspherical elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.18 m (7.09″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.34× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | Unknown | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 856 g (1.89 lb) | |
| Diameter | 88 mm (3.46″) | |
| Length | 123 mm (4.84″) | |
| Materials | Anodized aluminum | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | No | |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
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