New: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH.

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Leica introduces the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 1:2.8/24-70 ASPH. a new fast standard zoom for the Leica SL system.

It is available immediately for $2,795 (MSRP). Leica also offers it in two different kits.

• With the Leica SL2-S, it costs $7,195.
• With the Leica SL2 it is $ 8,795

As usual, Jono has already a review:

The press release:

Leica Releases A New, Universal SL Zoom Lens and Two Bundles Perfect for SL-System Newcomers

May 6, 2021—Leica Camera is expanding the Leica SL lens portfolio with another versatile zoom lens, also launching in two new bundle options with the SL2 and SL2-S. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. is the ideal lens with broad appeal for any photographer given its ability to equally capture reportage, travel, studio, architectural and landscape photography, as well as portraits, close-ups, and video content. With its extensive focal range, consistent maximum aperture of f/2.8, and vast scope of uses, this new addition is a shining example of a lens that can be enjoyed by professionals, enthusiasts and first-time SL-System adopters alike. As a bundle option with the SL2 and SL2-S, the SL-System now becomes an even more viable option for all kinds of users to realize their creative passions.

The elaborate Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. lens design ensures an outstanding optical performance as it is comprised of 19 elements in 15 groups, featuring three elements with aspherical surfaces on both sides. This sophisticated lens also offers an outstanding ability to provide correction of chromatic aberrations across the entire focal range, resulting in a crisp photograph no matter where you zoom. The internal focusing is based on a single, lightweight lens element, and utilizes a silent stepper motor to deliver a fast and precise autofocus. In addition to its lightweight design, the metal body and weather sealing make the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH durable in any environment, ultimately making it suited for even the rigors of outdoor landscape and adventure photographers or the hustle and bustle of a pro wedding photographer.

The compact dimensions of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. are made possible by the omission of in-lens optical image stabilization. When the lens is mounted on the SL2 or SL2-S, the camera’s stabilized image sensor steps up to the task with highly effective image stabilization while affording the lens its smaller size and lower weight. This makes the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. the ultimate tool for both still photography in low-light and video recordings with rock-solid dynamic camera movements. The aperture of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. comprises 11 blades that create a consistently lovely, circular bokeh to make subjects stand out and pop from the background, while its minimum focusing distance ensures exceptionally high-quality images even when shooting at close range. From near to far, low-light to broad sunlight, portraits to fast action, 24 to 70 mm, the new addition to the L-Mount portfolio enables photographers to capture any kind of photo with top-level sharpness and the Leica look.

Supplementing the launch of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. lens are two camera and lens bundles, offering the latest of the SL-System at a more approachable price when purchased as a set. Choose either the high-megapixel flagship SL2 or the jack-of-all-trades hybrid SL2-S along with the new 24-70 lens for an even further value proposition, enabling photographers or videographers to pursue their path to creative freedom.

The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. is available to order today at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers for $2,795. The SL2 and SL2-S camera bundles coupled with the new 24-70 are priced at $8,795 and $7,195 respectively – representing a savings of $595 in either bundle.

Bestellnummer
Schwarz eloxiert	11 189
Bildwinkel (diagonal/horizontal/vertikal)
Kleinbild (24 × 36 mm)	24 mm: 82.3°/72.1°/51.8° │ 70 mm: 35.3°/29.6°/20.0°
Optischer Aufbau
Zahl der Linsen/Glieder	19/15
Zahl der asphärischen Flächen	6
Lage der Eintrittspupille vor dem Bajonett	24 mm: 88,6 mm │ 70 mm: 57,1 mm
Arbeitsbereich	24 mm: 0,18 m bis unendlich │ 70 mm: 0,38 m bis unendlich
Entfernungseinstellung
Einstellung	Wahlweise automatisch (Autofokus) oder manuell, Betriebsarten werden an der Kamera eingestellt
Kleinstes Objektfeld	Kleinbild: 24 mm: 69 mm x 104 mm │ 70 mm: 108 mm x 162 mm
Größter Maßstab	24 mm: 1:2,9 │ 70 mm: 1:4,5
Blende
Einstellung/Funktionsweise	Elektronisch gesteuerte Blende, Einstellung an der Kamera, auch halbe oder Drittel-Werte einstellbar
Kleinste Blende	22
Bajonett
Bajonett	Außenbajonett für Gegenlichtblende (im Lieferumfang)
Filtergewinde
Filtergewinde	E82
Gegenlichtblende
Gegenlichtblende	Außenbajonett für Gegenlichtblende (im Lieferumfang)
Maße
Länge	ca. 123/153 mm (ohne/mit Gegenlichtblende)
Durchmesser	ca. 88/97 mm (ohne/mit Gegenlichtblende)
Gewicht	ca. 856/906 g (ohne/mit Gegenlichtblende)

[ajayk]

Basically Panasonic 24-70 vario elmarit rebadged as Leica

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[Stef63]

No not a Panasonic.  It's a rebadged Sigma 24-70 f2.8 Art lens.  Google those two and you will see on the pictures the similarities between the Leica and the Sigma

[Andrew Gough]

Sigma 24-70mm @24mm

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Leica 24-70mm

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The Sigma MTF's are geometric MTF. The Leica looks better at 24mm, and about the same at 70mm. The Leica MTF's are (I assume) actual measured MTF, whereas I am not sure about the SIgma's. Anyway, draw your own conclusions.

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The Panasonic 24-70mm

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  Edited May 6, 2021 by Andrew Gough

[paul.bridges.3388]

Would it be impudent of me to say that I’m not taken with the writing on the lens barrel?

[Jeff S]

Probably smart marketing.  There needs to be some attraction for those willing buy the 24-90 at double the cost.  Leica knows its customers. 
 

Jeff

[IkarusJohn]

Leica’s MTF charts are apparently computer generated. 

Sigma Art 24-70 L mount and Leica 24-70 SL

 

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[hillavoider]

as this is a Sigma lens, will the SL2 stop working when the battery hits 75% 

[MediaFotografie]

To get a feeling of the size of this new lens:

Length is exactly the same as SL 16-35 (123mm) - which has something about 150g more

[Jeff S]

But the SL 16-35 doesn’t extend when zooming, unlike the SL 24-70.

Jeff

[Einst_Stein]

What do you expect from the $2795 Leica version over the $1099 Sigma version?

[caissa]

To owners of the new lens: How are burst rates ? Is there an alarm (battery low) like with some non-Leica lenses ? Or has Leica corrected this ?  How is it with the Sigma 24-70 ?

No buttons on the Leica lens. Probably ok with Leica cameras. But how about using it on a Pana camera (or Sigma) ?

Generally how fast is focusing with this lens ?

[Farel]

I just receive the lens today .. I will go and compare tomorrow. 
but Love the build, smal and compact, super hyper silent motor, metal hood. surprising not founding a button to activate deactivate the manual focus. I love the lens cap that got some ruber where you press with your finger. I did not face issue on my leica sl2s with battery warning . I am using all canon 24-70 70-200mm( also all the Sigma art EF mount 15-24-35-50mm)  and never had this problem  .
and I dont mind the barel to be the same as sigma and same design optic. at long that i got consistency between all my Leica M - L lens that is fine for me .. 
I will compare with the sigma 24-70

but also the canon 24-70 as it is a reference for many photographer , and also compare to a prime M lens on 35- 50 mm 

any other think you got in mind 

 

[greenormal]

I read all the posts here on the 24-70 and (along with my new SL2s) bought the sigma version + 105 macro instead.

Reason being I was stretching the budget with the camera, I have m lenses when I need mojo (even if the leica 24-70 version happened to have more than sigma) and I have uses in product photography for both lenses.

Having shot with it this weekend it focuses instantaneously, didnt have any issues (eg battery). I loved the lock as shooting down with no zoom lens creep and most importantly it is sharp wide open and the files on this camera (once corrected in lightroom) were lovely. It's seriously well built too the plastic is like nuclear bunker grade.

Be interesting what people who use both find - but meanwhile super impressed with sigma and eyeing the 135mm.

Thanks by the way to everyone who has posted about Sl2, Sl2s etc on the forum - I have read just about everything on here and it was seriously helpful in deciding my jump from Sony (went with sl2s as I dont print, happy with 24mp plus do fair bit of video).