Leica SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Vario-Elmarit ASPH Lens

The Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is a high-performance standard zoom lens from Leica, offering a versatile range from wide-angle to portrait-length. Specifically designed for full-frame L mount mirrorless cameras, this lens features a sophisticated construction of 18 elements arranged in 15 groups, which includes four aspherical elements, nine rounded diaphragm blades, and 11 anomalous partial dispersion elements. This design effectively minimizes chromatic aberrations and distortions across the entire zoom range, ensuring exceptional image sharpness and clarity. The maximum aperture of f/2.8-4 enhances its usability in various lighting conditions and provides greater control over focus, making it ideal for shallow depth of field techniques. This lens is engineered to deliver consistent performance across all focal lengths and focusing distances, making it suitable for a wide array of photographic applications.

In addition to its imaging capabilities, the lens is equipped with a 3.5-stop effective Optical Image Stabilization system that significantly reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing for sharper handheld shots in challenging lighting situations. The autofocus motor operates silently and with precision, enhancing both still photography and video recording, while an internal focusing mechanism improves overall responsiveness. This design also ensures that the front 82mm filter ring remains stationary during use, facilitating the application of circular polarizing or graduated filters. Furthermore, the lens is protected by Leica's AquaDura hydrophobic coating on both the front and rear elements, which helps to repel moisture and prevent smudging, along with a fully dust and water-sealed construction that safeguards the lens in adverse conditions.

• Wide-angle to portrait-length 24-90mm L mount zoom is designed for use on full-frame mirrorless cameras, and can also be used on APS-C-sized models where it will provide a 36-135mm equivalent focal length range.
  
  
• The f/2.8-4 maximum aperture is ideal for working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers increased control over focus position for selective focus applications.
  
  
• Four aspherical elements and 11 anomalous partial dispersion glass elements reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range and increase image sharpness and clarity.
  
  
• A multiple-axis Optical Image Stabilization system compensates for up to 3.5 stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting with slower shutter speeds.
  
  
• A stepping motor with linear positioning offers smooth, silent, and precise autofocus performance for focusing as closely as 11.8" at the 24mm focal length position, or as closely as 17.7" at the 90mm focal length position. Only a single lightweight element is moved during focusing for quickened speeds.
  
  
• The water-repellent AquaDura coating has been applied to the front and rear optical surfaces to protect against moisture and other elements.
  
  
• Weather-sealed design protects against dust and moisture to benefit working in trying shooting conditions.
  
  
• Internal focusing design prevents the front filter ring from rotating during operation to better enable working with circular polarizers, graduated ND filter, or other types of filters dependent on a specific orientation.