LUF Admin Posted April 9, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica today introduces the wide-angle Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35/3.5-4.5 ASPH.– the third zoom lens for the Leica SL. Together with the other vario lenses the Leica SL system now covers a focal length range of 16 to 280 mm. The newly designed optical system contains a total of 18 elements in 12 groups, including two asphericals for the correction of monochromatic aberrations. Three elements made from glass with anomalous partial dispersion correct chromatic aberration, while an improved mount geometry and high-quality coating ensure optimum suppression of reflections and stray light within the optical system. The Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35/3.5–4.5 ASPH.will be on sale from 23 April, the German price will be 5.200 €, US price is $ 5495. » Full information, technical specs and images in the Leica Blog Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/283519-officially-announced-versatile-wide-angle-lens-super-vario-elmar-sl-16%E2%80%933535%E2%80%9345-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3496964'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 Hi LUF Admin, Take a look here Officially Announced: Versatile wide-angle lens Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35/3.5–4.5 ASPH.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 9, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2018 Technical information is online at http://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-SL/SL-Lenses/Vario-Lenses/Super-Vario-Elmar-SL-16-35 . and there is a US price, at least, $5495. Weight just under 1 kg. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 9, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 9, 2018 The MTFs for 16 to 24mm are exceptional. For 35 mm, a bit less so. Perhaps the idea is that the 24-90 can handle those cases... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linford Posted April 9, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 9, 2018 It is nice to see the lens releases finally rolling out for the SL. I am really undecided about this lens. I love the (M) Tri-Elmar 16-18-21 and use it as much on my SL and I do the M10. I fear it might be a little redundant for me. However, I am excited to see images. The 24-90 is an incredible lens IMO. I am excited about the release of the 2/35-Summicron and will definitely be in line for that. I am still waiting for my 2/90-Summicron to show up as well. I am also a little surprised at the diameter of this lens. I was enthusiastic about the decreased size of the 75 and 90-Crons. I see this one is back up to the size of the 24-90 and 90-280. Cheers--lt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Handsfield Posted April 9, 2018 Share #5 Posted April 9, 2018 I can hardly wait to try this lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieri Posted April 9, 2018 Share #6 Posted April 9, 2018 Already ordered mine! Best, Vieri 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 9, 2018 Share #7 Posted April 9, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good to see that it’s apparently ‘only’ 990g, unlike earlier report. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx1713 Posted April 9, 2018 Share #8 Posted April 9, 2018 looking forward to the new firmware Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Branch Posted April 9, 2018 Share #9 Posted April 9, 2018 I'm especially interested to know if the MTF curves were obtained with the 17 element version shown in the engineering drawing or the 18 element version shown in the engineering diagram on the Leica web-site? Equally puzzling is the apparent ability of the lens to change focal length without anything having to move! I've paid my deposit but will have to wait to see what actually arrives. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx1713 Posted April 9, 2018 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2018 You have an eye for details Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotopip Posted April 9, 2018 Share #11 Posted April 9, 2018 Already ordered mine! Best, Vieri you didn't get one for testing from Leica? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieri Posted April 9, 2018 Share #12 Posted April 9, 2018 you didn't get one for testing from Leica? Not yet, Sven... plus, I'd eventually have to give it back anyway! Best regards, Vieri Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flu Posted April 9, 2018 Share #13 Posted April 9, 2018 I don't see the data mentioning optical stabilization so I'm going to assume it isn't. Does anybody know otherwise? 16-35 is probably one of my fav travel focal lengths, especially for simple walk around handheld video which would greatly benefit from optical stabilization. Currently, I use the A9 and 16-35g master for this task and it's been awesome. Just wondering/hoping I can do the same with this SL lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrp Posted April 9, 2018 Share #14 Posted April 9, 2018 And in the press release is notice of new firmware with tweaks, compatibility upgrades, and an ECO mode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
horlogere Posted April 9, 2018 Share #15 Posted April 9, 2018 With the release of the Leica SL lens 16 - 35 I would also like to give my first impression. I was allowed to try it for some time in advance. Although I wrote it basically in German, but you have the ability to use the Google translation feature on the upper right edge of the screen. Have fun while reading https://norbertwindecker.blogspot.com/2018/04/erfahrungsbericht-test-review-leica.html 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 9, 2018 Share #16 Posted April 9, 2018 And it doesn’t telescope when zooming! Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted April 9, 2018 Share #17 Posted April 9, 2018 I don't see the data mentioning optical stabilization so I'm going to assume it isn't. Does anybody know otherwise? 16-35 is probably one of my fav travel focal lengths, especially for simple walk around handheld video which would greatly benefit from optical stabilization. Currently, I use the A9 and 16-35g master for this task and it's been awesome. Just wondering/hoping I can do the same with this SL lens. The SL manual states that the camera has some sort of on-board stabilization for video, regardless of whether the lens attached to it has image stabilization. I don't shoot much vid and can't comment on how well that works, but if you don't have the SL you may want to borrow one and see for yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timkr Posted April 9, 2018 Share #18 Posted April 9, 2018 Where can you pre-order? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 9, 2018 Share #19 Posted April 9, 2018 I'm especially interested to know if the MTF curves were obtained with the 17 element version shown in the engineering drawing or the 18 element version shown in the engineering diagram on the Leica web-site? Equally puzzling is the apparent ability of the lens to change focal length without anything having to move! I'll have to look harder. I didn't count the elements but I did notice how small the one focusing element is. I hope this will be a quick one. Maybe by looking at the threads suggested on the endingeering drawing with the mounting it is possible to see what moves when focal length changes. The announcement says that there is no tromboning. All other 15-35 ish lenses that I have seen stretch wayout at the wide end, and change their lengths in funny ways in between. The Olympus wide zooms and the CL 11-23 do this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 9, 2018 Share #20 Posted April 9, 2018 Where can you pre-order? I put my order in at Popflash, but I am not first in line and they always have a queue. Your best chance for an early example would be at a smallish camera store with Leica signs out front, that may not have taken any preorders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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