Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH
Leica · 28–70 mm · f/2.8
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What We Like
+Most compact and lightweight SL standard zoom lens available at 572g and 102mm length
+Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout entire zoom range for consistent performance in all lighting
+Exceptional image quality with high resolving power, particularly outstanding at 40mm focal length
+Premium build with all-metal magnesium and aluminum housing plus full weather and dust sealing
+Fast, quiet autofocus system with smooth, intuitive focusing ring for precise control
+40% less expensive than Leica's 24-70mm f/2.8 while delivering comparable optical quality
Worth Knowing
−No built-in image stabilization (relies on camera body stabilization)
−Slightly weaker edge performance at 28mm wide end compared to telephoto range
−Slightly narrower maximum aperture at wide end (28mm vs 24mm) compared to 24-70mm sibling
−Limited availability at launch with potential supply constraints
General | |
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About This LensThe Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm F2.8 ASPH is the lightest and most compact standard zoom yet in the company's SL lineup for L-mount cameras. The innovative optical design and incorporation of aspherical elements enable the new SL-Lens to deliver exceptional performance while maintaining a constant f/2.8 aperture across its entire focal-length range. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 is significantly more affordable than the brand's 24-70mm, yet both looking at the images and shooting with the lens, reviewers didn't feel like they were shooting with a "budget" lens. | |
| Brand | Leica |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Leica L |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica L |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 572 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 72 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 102 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 28–70 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 73.8°–35.4° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 19 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.3x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 3 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |