Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Quick answer
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for the Leica L mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Full frame
- APS-C (105–300mm equiv.)
- 22 Leica L cameras
- Focal
- 70–200mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
What 70-200mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 12.3–34.3° 10.3–28.8° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 105–300mm
- 8.2–23.3° 6.9–19.5° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 70mm (and 200mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorLeica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Full frame
General
- Brand
- Leica
- Mount
- Leica L
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
Specification source: leica-camera.com
What can you shoot with the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.?
At 70-200mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.?
It zooms across 70-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–19.5° horizontal and 8.2–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. fit?
Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 17 more.
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