Leica's premium L-Mount standard zoom — constant f/2.8 from 24-70mm with Leica optical quality and build.
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH was released in May 2021 as the professional standard zoom for the Leica SL system and L-mount, providing constant f/2.8 across 24-70mm. Nineteen elements in 15 groups. Eleven rounded aperture blades. At 856g and 82mm filter thread. 0.18m MFD at 24mm. Compatible with Panasonic LUMIX S, Leica SL, and Sigma FP L-mount bodies.
The optical design uses 19 elements in 15 groups. Eleven rounded aperture blades produce circular bokeh. The 82mm filter thread. At 856g the lens is moderate. Minimum focus distance of 0.18m (at 24mm); 0.38m (at 70mm). Constant f/2.8 aperture. L-mount native communication. Full-frame coverage.
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL designation reflects Leica's optical quality standard applied to the L-mount zoom system: the Vario prefix indicates a zoom, Elmarit indicates f/2.8 maximum aperture class. The 0.18m MFD at 24mm is among the closest focus distances for a constant f/2.8 standard zoom, enabling environmental close-wide compositions. The lens is optically compatible with all L-mount bodies.
On the used market the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH is available at Leica SL system zoom pricing. Condition checks: AF response, 82mm front element for marks, and zoom ring smoothness. Compatible with all L-mount bodies: Leica SL/SL2/SL2-S, Panasonic LUMIX S, and Sigma FP/FP L.