New: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. and Extender L 2.0x

Transcontinenta BV, distributor for Leica in the Netherlands, is pleased to announce the completion of the Trinity lenses for the Leica SL system. An all-new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. telephoto zoom lens and new Leica Extender L 2.0x extend the L-Mount range.

Being the third zoom lens with an aperture of 2.8, the new Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. forms a powerful trinity series for the SL-System together with the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 ASPH. and the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. This series makes it possible to photograph and film with a continuous aperture over the entire focal length range from 14 mm ultra wide-angle to 200 mm telephoto. At the same time, Leica Camera AG introduces another extender for the telephoto Varios with L-Mount. The Extender L 2.0x extends the new SL-Lens to a focal length of up to 400 mm.

With a classic telephoto zoom focal length, it is predestined for impressive portrait shots. Thanks to the high aperture ratio over the entire zoom range and the excellent image stabilization, the new Vario lens also meets every challenge of event, sports, and nature photography.

Inside the lens, 20 lenses in 15 groups, including three lenses with aspherical surfaces, ensure razor-sharp, detailed images right into the corners across all focal lengths. In addition, convenient handling is made possible by the internal focusing and the resulting constant overall length at any focal distance. The Leica Vario-Elmarit SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH comes with a tripod gimbal as standard, allowing the combination of an SL camera and lens to be perfectly balanced on a tripod.

Leica Extender L 2.0x

With the new Extender L 2.0x, which is available separately, the focal length of the telephoto Vario can be extended from 70–200 mm to 140–400 mm. In addition, the Extender is also compatible with the current Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 1:5-6.3/100-400, giving it a super-tele maximum focal length of a staggering 800 mm! It takes up hardly any space in the bag but offers plenty of scope to realize your own creative visions.

Prices and availability

The retail price for the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH. will be € 3,150.00 EUR including VAT. The retail price for the Leica Extender L 2.0x will be € 920.00 EUR including VAT. Both products will be available soon at the Leica Store Amsterdam, Leica Store Lisse and through authorized Leica camera dealers.

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