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Leica Announces Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5
9 April 2018
Leica has announced its Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH. zoom lens as well as an SL firmware update coming April 23. The new ultra wide-angle lens rounds out the current zoom lens portfolio for the SL family which now covers a range of focal lengths from 16 to 280mm.
The newly-designed optical system of the Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH. features 18 elements in 12 groups to control distortion with two asphericals for the correction of monochromatic aberrations and three elements made from glass with anomalous partial dispersion correct chromatic aberration.
An improved mount geometry and high-quality coating ensure optimum suppression of reflections and stray light within the optical system, the company said.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the Super Vario Elmar include:
SUPER VARIO ELMAR SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Leica L bayonet, full-frame 35mm format Focal Length 16mm to 35mm Aperture Maximum aperture: f3.5 to f4.5
Minimum aperture: f22Minimum Focus 9.82 in. Magnification 1:7.7 at 16mm
1:3.7 at 35mmOptical Design 18 elements in 12 groups
Two aspherical lensesAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Dimensions 4.83 in. x 3.46 in. Weight 34.65 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH. will be priced at $5,495 and available worldwide in Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers starting April 23.
SL FIRMWARE UPDATE
In addition, Leica announced a new firmware update for the Leica SL. Version 3.2 will also be released April 23 to address improvements specifically requested by Leica SL photographers:
- The joystick can now be deactivated from the menu to prevent inadvertent changes to settings while the camera is in use
- Eco Mode can be set to reduce the power consumption of the camera
- The standard white balance value for daylight has been changed from 6600K to 6500K
- Various improvements have been made for entering text and numbers (e.g. at WiFi password)
- Compatibility with the Leica SF 60 System Flash and the SF C1 wireless flash controller
- Other bug fixes
For more information see the news release below.
Leica Camera Announces Expansion of SL-System with an Ultra-Wide-angle Lens
The highly-anticipated Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH provides unparalleled imaging performance and versatility, coupled with supremely quick and quiet autofocus
Leica's new Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH. ultra-wide-angle zoom lens perfectly rounds out the current zoom lens portfolio for the Leica SL, offering what is sure to be a go-to lens in the full-frame mirrorless Leica SL-System kit. While this ultra-wide-angle lens is well-versed at capturing everything in a scene, its range of focal lengths makes it ideal for a diversity of uses, including landscape and architectural photography, wedding, event and concert photography to reportage and documentary photography. The lens's versatility and ability to capture not only wide scenarios, but also zoom in on a subject's details, make it the most accessible, easy-to-use wide-angle lens in all of Leica's impressive line-up.
In addition to excellent imaging quality throughout the entire range of focal lengths and at all apertures, the high-performance lens also offers simultaneously fast and quiet autofocus. This is driven by a specially developed focusing drive including a stepping motor and linear positioning. In combination, this moves a single, dedicated glass focusing element that, due to its low weight, allows for a very quick autofocus.
The camera is also crafted to perform well in challenging situations. The lens features protected construction and special AquaDura front lens coating that can withstand adverse weather conditions. Additionally, the lens's barrel does not extend when zooming, which further helps the lens endure more rugged scenarios.
The newly designed optical system of the Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH. contains a total of 18 elements in 12 groups that work to control distortion incredibly well. These elements include two asphericals for the correction of monochromatic aberrations and three elements made from glass with anomalous partial dispersion correct chromatic aberration. An improved mount geometry and high-quality coating ensure optimum suppression of reflections and stray light within the optical system.
With the addition of the Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH., the portfolio of zoom lenses for the Leica SL now covers a range of focal lengths from 16 to 280mm. Together with the Vario-Elmarit SL 24 90/2.8-4 ASPH. and the APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 f2.8-4, this trio of exceptional lenses are able to expertly capture all genres of photography and enables photographers a high degree of flexibility and versatility with their craft and creativity.
The Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH. will be priced at $5,495 and available worldwide in Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers starting April 23.
SL Firmware Update
A new firmware update for the Leica SL, Version 3.2, will also be released April 23 to address improvements specifically requested by Leica SL photographers:
- The joystick can now be deactivated from the menu to prevent inadvertent changes to settings while the camera is in use
- Eco Mode can be set to reduce the power consumption of the camera
- The standard white balance value for daylight has been changed from 6600 K to 6500 K
- Various improvements have been made for entering text and numbers (e.g. at WiFi password)
- Compatibility with the Leica SF 60 System Flash and the SF C1 wireless flash controller
- Other bug fixes