It seems like you’ve posted a news article from DCFever.com about Leica potentially releasing a 70-200mm F2.8 lens and a 2x teleconverter in collaboration with Sigma. Here’s a summary of the information provided:
Leica, known for its high-end photography equipment, has been collaborating with Sigma, another reputable camera lens manufacturer, to offer house brand lenses for their SL full-frame mirrorless system. This partnership has helped accelerate the development of new lenses and provided a second-tier option for certain focal lengths.
The article mentions that there are rumors of two new Leica full-frame mirrorless lenses. The first is a Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 Asph. (affordable price: 2,780 British pounds, approximately HK28,450) which is said to feature a 15-group 20-element optical design, including 3 non-spherical lenses. This is similar to the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS|Sports lens from Sigma, which was released at the end of last year. The lens design features a zoom ring on top and a focus ring at the bottom, but it lacks an independent aperture ring and lens function buttons.
Additionally, it’s rumored that Leica will release an Extender L 2.0x teleconverter, which will allow the 70-200mm F2.8 lens to be extended to a 140-400mm F5.6 focal length. It’s also expected to be compatible with the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F5-6.3 lens, turning it into a 200-800mm F10-13 super-telephoto zoom lens when combined.
The Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 Asph. lens is reportedly priced at 2,780 British pounds, which is significantly higher than the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS|Sports, which was launched at a price of approximately 11,692 Hong Kong dollars. This pricing difference might suggest that the Leica version is only appealing to those who are loyal to the brand.
The article also mentions that the Extender L 2.0x teleconverter is expected to cost around 800 British pounds (approximately 8,187 Hong Kong dollars). This teleconverter could be used with the 70-200mm F2.8 lens to extend its focal length and could also be compatible with the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F5-6.3 lens, allowing for a 200-800mm F10-13 super-telephoto zoom lens when combined.
This information is based on a rumor and the article sources it from Leica Rumors. The release of these lenses is not officially confirmed, and it is always a good idea to verify such information from multiple sources before making purchasing decisions.
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