Press Release: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm Zoom and 2x Extender Expand SL-System Portfolio
Wetzlar, 5th September 2024 – Leica Camera AG, renowned for its exceptional optical instruments and imaging performance, has today unveiled the latest additions to its SL-System: the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH zoom lens and the L 2.0x extender. These new products further enhance Leica’s offerings, providing photographers and cinematographers with a comprehensive range of high-quality lenses.
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH Zoom Lens
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH completes the trinity of f/2.8 fixed-aperture zoom lenses for the SL-System, joining the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24mm f/2.8 ASPH and the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH. This new lens offers a versatile focal length range, making it ideal for portrait photography, as well as event, sports, and nature photography.
Key Features:
– 20 elements in 15 groups, including three aspherical elements for superior image quality.
– Internal focusing ensures a constant overall length at any focal distance, enhancing handling.
– A high aperture ratio over the entire zoom range, paired with excellent image stabilization, to meet the demands of challenging shooting conditions.
The Leica L 2.0x Extender
In conjunction with the new zoom lens, Leica has also introduced the L 2.0x extender, which extends the focal length of the telephoto Vario lens from 70–200mm to 140–400mm. This compact and portable extender is perfect for those seeking to capture distant subjects with precision and clarity.
Key Features:
– Extends the focal length of the telephoto Vario lens to 400mm.
– Unobtrusive size for ease of carry and use in the field.
Price and Availability
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH will be available at a retail price of £2,780 including VAT, while the Leica L 2.0x extender will retail at £800 including VAT. Both products are now available globally at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and authorized dealers.
Leica Camera AG continues to build on its legacy of innovation and excellence, offering photographers the tools they need to capture the world with unparalleled precision and beauty.
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