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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH

Focal length
24–70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
856 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
18 cm
Length
123 mm
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At a Glance

This standard zoom for L-Mount on full frame holds f/2.8 from 24 to 70 mm. It is weather sealed, focuses internally and uses a stepper motor for autofocus. The minimum focus distance of 18 cm gives a magnification of 0.34x, which is close for a zoom of this class. Everyday, travel and event photography suit it.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
19
Groups
15
Weight
856 g (1.89 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
18 cm at 24 mm · 38 cm at 70 mm
Max. magnification
1:2.9 at 24 mm · 1:4.5 at 70 mm
Length
123 mm (4.84 in)
Diameter
88 mm (3.46 in)
Released
May 2021

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH fit?

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH 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 36-105 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 Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPHPanasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtSigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
Focal length24-70 mm24-70 mm24-70 mm24-70 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight856 g935 g835 g745 g
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance18 cm37 cm18 cm17 cm
Length123 mm140 mm123 mm120.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH have autofocus?

Yes, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH has autofocus.

Does the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH weighs 856 g. It is 123 mm long with a diameter of 88 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH use?

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH is 18 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.

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