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Leica Adds 24-70mm f2.8 SL Prime
6 May 2021
Leica Camera is expanding its SL lens portfolio with a lightweight, weather-sealed 24-70mm f2.8 zoom lens, while also launching in two new bundle options with the SL2 and SL2-S.
The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. is "a shining example of a lens that can be enjoyed by professionals, enthusiasts and first-time SL-System adopters alike," the company said.
Supplementing the launch of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. lens are two camera and lens bundles, offering a discounted price when bundled with the high-megapixel flagship SL2 or the hybrid SL2-S.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- SL mount
- Weather sealed
- Constant f2.8 maximum aperture
- 11 rounded aperture blades
- Internal focusing
- Silent, fast stepper motor
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 24-70mm zoom include:
LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Leica SL Focal Length 24mm to 70mm Aperture f2.8 to f22
11 rounded diaphragm bladesMinimum Focus 7.09 inches Magnification 0.34x Optical Design 19 elements in 15 groups
Three aspherical elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 82mm Dimensions 3.46 x 4.84 inches Weight 1.89 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. is available to order today at Leica Stores, boutiques and dealers for $2,795. The SL2 and SL2-S camera bundles coupled with the new 24-70 are priced at $8,795 and $7,195 respectively, representing a savings of $595 in either bundle.
Leica Releases A New, Universal SL Zoom Lens and Two Bundles Perfect for SL-System Newcomers
Leica Camera is expanding the Leica SL lens portfolio with another versatile zoom lens, also launching in two new bundle options with the SL2 and SL2-S. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. is the ideal lens with broad appeal for any photographer given its ability to equally capture reportage, travel, studio, architectural and landscape photography, as well as portraits, close-ups and video content. With its extensive focal range, consistent maximum aperture of f2.8 and vast scope of uses, this new addition is a shining example of a lens that can be enjoyed by professionals, enthusiasts and first-time SL-System adopters alike. As a bundle option with the SL2 and SL2-S, the SL-System now becomes an even more viable option for all kinds of users to realize their creative passions.
The elaborate Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. lens design ensures an outstanding optical performance as it is comprised of 19 elements in 15 groups, featuring three elements with aspherical surfaces on both sides. This sophisticated lens also offers an outstanding ability to provide correction of chromatic aberrations across the entire focal range, resulting in a crisp photograph no matter where you zoom. The internal focusing is based on a single, lightweight lens element and utilizes a silent stepper motor to deliver a fast and precise autofocus. In addition to its lightweight design, the metal body and weather sealing make the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH durable in any environment, ultimately making it suited for even the rigors of outdoor landscape and adventure photographers or the hustle and bustle of a pro wedding photographer.
The compact dimensions of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. are made possible by the omission of in-lens optical image stabilization. When the lens is mounted on the SL2 or SL2-S, the camera's stabilized image sensor steps up to the task with highly effective image stabilization while affording the lens its smaller size and lower weight. This makes the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. the ultimate tool for both still photography in low-light and video recordings with rock-solid dynamic camera movements. The aperture of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. comprises 11 blades that create a consistently lovely, circular bokeh to make subjects stand out and pop from the background, while its minimum focusing distance ensures exceptionally high-quality images even when shooting at close range. From near to far, low-light to broad sunlight, portraits to fast action, 24 to 70mm, the new addition to the L-Mount portfolio enables photographers to capture any kind of photo with top-level sharpness and the Leica look.
Supplementing the launch of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. lens are two camera and lens bundles, offering the latest of the SL-System at a more approachable price when purchased as a set. Choose either the high-megapixel flagship SL2 or the jack-of-all-trades hybrid SL2-S along with the new 24-70 lens for an even further value proposition, enabling photographers or videographers to pursue their path to creative freedom.
The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f2.8 ASPH. is available to order today at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers for $2,795. The SL2 and SL2-S camera bundles coupled with the new 24-70 are priced at $8,795 and $7,195 respectively -- representing a savings of $595 in either bundle.