Leica 24-70mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL Asph Lens

Arriving on the scene as Leica's compact, high-functioning all-day standard zoom lens; this lens exhibits the very same premium, professional build-quality that's expected from Leica photographic equipment. This lens features a wide, bright and fast constant f2.8 aperture that allows for enhanced low-light performance but also offers expressive control of depth of field and subject-background separation. Adding to its versatility and flexibility, the lens has a minimum focusing distance of just 18cm, which means you can experiment with close-up shooting as well as portraiture, landscape and street photography. The lens also features a complex and intricate lens structure, of which its premium glass elements effectively control chromatic aberrations and other distortions throughout the zoom range. This is a worthy addition to the Leica SL lens lineup, providing exceptional image quality and portability for all-day use.

Leica 24-70mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens Key Features:

• High-functioning standard zoom lens for all-day use
• Exhibits Leica's premium, high-quality construction
• Designed for use in both videography and photography
• Exceptional and consistent all-round imaging performance
• A complex and intricate lens structure made up of 19 elements in 15 groups
• Premium lens elements provide effective control of chromatic aberrations
• Close focusing distance of just 18cm, allowing for complete flexibility
• Wide, bright and fast constant f2.8 aperture throughout zoom range
• Expressive control of depth-of-field & background-subject separation
• 11-bladed aperture diaphragm produces beautifully circular bokeh
• Rapid and near-silent autofocus, ideal for a range of applications
• Versatile L-Mount bayonet for a fast & reliable communication
• A dust and weather-proof construction for outdoor use

Expanded Leica 24-70mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens Key Features:

Optical Performance

As expected from all Leica SL lenses, this lens features the very same advanced optical structure that enables exceptional image-quality in every frame. The elaborate optical design is made up of 19 specially formulated, high-quality glass lens elements arranged into 15 groups, three of which feature aspherical surfaces on both sides. Nine of the specialist-glass elements feature Leica's anomalous partial dispersion technology provide effective chromatic correction through the 24-70mm focal range, and as a result even highlights are free of colour fringing.

The optical design is complimented by an 11-bladed diaphragm and a constant maximum of f2.8 that provides impressive low-light performance. But it's not just being able to continue shooting when it gets darker - This versatile aperture allows you to use faster shutter speeds in lower light as well as having enhanced and more expressive control over depth-of -field. As a result, you can create a dramatic sense of depth and separation between your subject and the background, and this is particularly effective with this lens and its minimum focusing distance of 18cm.

Autofocus

This lens exhibits a Leica Dual Syncro Drive which adds to the versatility and flexibility of this lens. This drive, combined with Leica's advanced control algorithms, helps to provide a focus from infinity to the 18cm closest focusing distance at incredible speed which in turn helps you capture each and every shot without failure. Aiding this speed is the lightweight glass lens elements that because of their weight and precise engineering, will focus almost silently which is perfect for those occasions where discretion is paramount. Finally, there's an eye-detection function that has been developed to provide in-sharp portraiture, even if you're the constant f2.8 aperture to capture a shallow depth of field.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Leica 24-70mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens
• 1 x Lens Hood
• 1 x Lens Front Cap
• 1 x Lens Rear Cap
• 1 x Lens Pouch
• 1 x Instruction Manual

Leica 24-70mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH Lens Sample Images:

FAQs:

Does this lens have autofocus?

This lens features a fast and reliable autofocus on any L-mount camera.

Can this be mounted on a Leica M-mount camera?

This lens cannot be mounted on a Leica M-mount camera body, and only mounted on L-mount cameras.

What is this lens good for?

The 24-70mm focal range is a standard zoom range that is ideal for a wide range of applications from portraiture, landscape, architectural, street and especially travel photography.