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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH

Focal length
16–35 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–4.5
Weight
990 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
123 mm
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At a Glance

The 16-35 mm range on L-Mount full frame takes in everything from ultra-wide to moderate wide-angle views, with an aperture of f/3.5-4.5. Autofocus is built in. A magnification of 0.27x at a 25 cm minimum focus distance gives it unusual close-up ability for an ultra-wide zoom. It suits landscape, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
18
Groups
12
Weight
990 g (2.18 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 at 16 mm · 1:3.7 at 35 mm
Length
123 mm (4.84 in)
Diameter
88 mm (3.46 in)
Released
April 2018

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 Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH fit?

The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 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 24-53 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 Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPHPanasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | CPanasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
Focal length16-35 mm16-35 mm16-28 mm18-40 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-4.5f/4f/2.8f/4.5-6.3
Weight990 g500 g450 g155 g
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm72 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm25 cm25 cm15 cm
Length123 mm99.6 mm100.6 mm40.9 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH have autofocus?

Yes, the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH has autofocus.

Does the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 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 Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH weighs 990 g. It is 123 mm long with a diameter of 88 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH use?

The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-53 mm in full-frame terms.

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