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Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4

Leica L-Mount Autofocus OIS

Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4

Focal length
90–280 mm
Aperture
f/2.8–4
Weight
1710 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
81 cm
Length
238 mm
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At a Glance

The 90-280 mm telephoto zoom for full-frame L-Mount cameras offers long reach with an aperture of f/2.8 at the short end and f/4 at the long end. It has an optical stabilizer and autofocus. At 1.7 kg it is heavy, and it focuses down to 81 cm. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • At 1.7 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
90 mm
Max. focal length
280 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
23
Groups
7
Weight
1,710 g (3.77 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
81 cm (31.89 in)
Length
238 mm (9.37 in)
Diameter
88 mm (3.46 in)

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Which cameras does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 fit?

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 135-420 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensLeica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OISLeica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 F2.8 ASPHPanasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length90-280 mm70-300 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8-4f/4.5-5.6f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,710 g790 g1,540 g1,570 g
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance81 cm54 cm65 cm95 cm
Length238 mm148 mm207 mm209 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4: FAQ

Does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 have autofocus?

Yes, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 has autofocus.

Does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 have image stabilization?

Yes, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 weigh?

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 weighs 1,710 g. It is 238 mm long with a diameter of 88 mm.

What filter size does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 use?

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 is 81 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 135-420 mm in full-frame terms.

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