Leica introduces Tele-Zoom SL 1:2.8/70-200 ASPH and Extender L 2.0x
The new 70-200 millimeter telephoto zoom completes Leica's Trinity series and is aimed at event, sports and portrait photographers.
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- Tom Leon Zacharek
With the Vario-Elmarit-SL 1:2.8/70-200 ASPH, Leica completes its Trinity series of L-mount lenses, which also includes the zoom lenses with 14 to 24 and 24 to 70 millimeters. These can therefore also be used on the corresponding cameras from Panasonic and Sigma. All of them offer a lens speed of f/2.8 and together should cover most photographic applications.
With this new introduction from Leica, the consumer now has the choice between several versions of the telephoto zoom for the L-mount, which is part of the standard equipment of every wedding and event photographer.
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The classic telephoto zoom consists of 20 lenses in 15 groups, three of which have aspherical surfaces. This should ensure detailed images right into the corners of the picture. The tube does not extend when zooming and therefore remains compact. At 1540 grams, however, it does weigh quite a bit. It comes within 30 grams of the 70-200 millimeter f/2.8 model from Panasonic, but is almost 230 grams heavier than the alternative from Sigma for the L-mount.
Double the range
In addition to the new lens, the L 2.0x extender is also being launched on the market. This extends the focal length of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 1:2.8/70-200 ASPH to 140 to 400 millimetres.
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Availability and price
Both lenses are available immediately. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 1:2.8/70-200 ASPH is listed with a recommended retail price of 3,150 euros, while the Extender L 2.0x is priced at 920 euros.
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