The most compact and lightweight standard zoom lens for the Leica SL-System
The Ideal Standard Zoom for the SL-System
The Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH. delivers the perfect balance of optical performance, versatility, and portability. Designed for photographers and videographers who demand exceptional results across a wide range of subjects, this lens is ideal for everything from landscape and street photography to portraiture and event coverage.
Fast, Bright and Flexible
With a constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range, the 28–70mm lens offers outstanding low-light performance and beautiful depth of field control. Whether you're shooting wide at 28mm or zoomed in at 70mm, you’ll experience consistent brightness, clarity, and rich detail in every frame.
Superior Optical Construction
The lens design features aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and deliver edge-to-edge sharpness, even when shooting wide open. The optical formula ensures natural color rendition, excellent contrast, and minimal distortion, upholding the high standards expected from the SL lens lineup.
Built for the SL-System
Perfectly paired with Leica SL-System cameras, the VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH. complements the robust build quality and professional features of the SL lineup. Despite its solid construction, the lens remains lightweight and travel-friendly, making it a reliable companion in the studio or out in the field.
Specifications
| Lens | Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH., Black, anodized |
| Order No. | 11196 |
| View angle (diagonal/horizontal/vertical) | |
| Full-frame (24 x 36 mm) | 28 mm: 73.8°/63.9°/45.2° | 70 mm: 35.4°/29.8°/20.1° |
| Lens system | |
| Number of lenses/assemblies | 16 | 12 |
| Position of the entrance pupil before the bayonet | 28 mm: 89.80 mm | 70 mm: 68.40 mm |
| Focus range | 28 mm: 0.19 m to ∞ | 70 mm: 0.38 m to ∞ |
| Focusing | |
| Setting | Choose automatic (Autofocus) or manual mode on the camera |
| Smallest object field | Full-frame: 28 mm: 79.2 mm x 118.9 mm | 70 mm: 109.9 mm x 164.8 mm |
| Largest scale | 28 mm: 1:3.3 | 70 mm: 1:4.6 |
| Aperture | |
| Setting/Function | Electronically controlled aperture, setting on the camera, half or third values can also be set |
| Smallest aperture | 22 |
| Bayonet | Leica L bayonet fitting with contact strip |
| Firmware | Lens firmware can be updated via the camera |
| Coating | Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura® coating on external lenses |
| Material | Magnesium and aluminum full-metal housing, black anodized, dust and splash water protected |
| Filter thread | E67 |
| Lens hood | Male bayonet for lens hood (included in the scope of delivery) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | Approx. 102 mm/139 mm (without/with lens hood) |
| Diameter | Approx. 73 mm/82 mm (without/with lens hood) |
| Weight | Approx. 572 g/613 g (without/with lens hood) |