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Leica Unveils Compact SL 100-400mm, 1.4x Extender Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

9 March 2023

Leica has announced its Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 telephoto zoom lens and the new Leica Extender L 1.4x for the SL system.

VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400

The new Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 offers the widest and longest zoom range of the SL-System, the company said. It boasts high performance and high image quality over the entire zoom and aperture range. The optical image stabilizer ensures blur-free images and the autofocus focuses precisely on moving objects.

The new zoom has an Arca Swiss-compatible, detachable tripod base that can be inserted directly into a suitable coupling system without a quick-release plate. A lockable tripod clamp also allows the lens to be fixed securely at any angle. The clamp locks every 90 degrees for quick changes between landscape and portrait formats.

Highlights

Highlights of the new zoom include:

  • Full-Frame
  • Aperture Range: f5 to 6.3
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • SL2/SL2-S autofocus system
  • Four-Stop optical image stabilization
  • Detachable Arca-type tripod base
  • Weather-sealed design
  • AquaDura coating

Specifications

Specifications for the 100-400mm zoom include:

LEICA VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400MM f5-6.3 LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Leica L
Focal Length 100mm to 400mm
Aperture f5 to f6.3
Angle of View 23.8° to 6.4°
Minimum Focus 3.6 feet
Optical Design 22 elements in 16 groups
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes, four stops
Filter Thread 82mm
Weight 3.26 lbs.

Price, Availability

Leica said the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 is available now for $2,195. B&H is accepting orders now

EXTENDER L 1.4X

The new Extender L 1.4x extends the focal length of the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 to 140mm to 560mm. Both the extended focal length and the aperture are written into the image data as usual, showing the actual settings used.

Highlights

Highlights of the extender include:

  • 1.4x magnification
  • Weather-sealed design
  • AquaDura coating

Specifications

Specifications for the Extender L include:

LEICA EXTENDER L 1.4X SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Leica L
Magnification 1.4x
Weight 6.4 oz.

Price, Availability

Leica said the Extender L 1.4x is available now for $875. B&H is now accepting orders.

Leica Expands the SL-System Lens Portfolio With a Compact 100-400mm Telephoto Zoom Lens and a New 1.4x Extender Allowing a Focal Length Increase up to 560mm

NTEANECK, N.J. -- For over 150 years, Leica Camera AG has been crafting lenses that stand as pioneering precision tools, continuously pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible. Creative people rely on Leica cameras and lenses to capture their view of the world in outstanding image quality with the unmistakable Leica look. Now, the new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 telephoto zoom lens and the new Leica Extender L 1.4x once again expand the freedom and flexibility of photography and videography with the SL-System.

The new Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 offers the widest and longest zoom range of the SL-System and combines high-end technology with all the advantages of a particularly compact and lightweight design. Its range of applications is extremely versatile. Above all, it shines in nature, wildlife, sports and action photography. It is characterized by its high performance and high image quality over the entire zoom and aperture range. The optical image stabilizer ensures blur-free images and the autofocus focuses precisely on moving objects.

The Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 has an ARCA-SWISS compatible, detachable tripod base that can be inserted directly into a suitable coupling system without a quick-release plate. This provides a secure hold at all times when photographing or filming with a tripod. A lockable tripod clamp also allows the lens to be fixed securely at any angle. The clamp locks every 90 degrees for quick changes between landscape and portrait formats.

As an additional option, the new Leica Extender L 1.4x extends the focal length of the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 even further to a range of 140-560mm. With its compact dimensions, it fits in any bag to quickly and flexibly form a powerful unit with the lens. Both the extended focal length and the aperture are written into the image data as usual, to ensure that they show the actual settings used.

The new SL lens, whether on its own or in combination with the Leica Extender L 1.4, complements the SL-System, as well as the L-Mount portfolio, with a versatile, powerful and compact lens that captures images and videos in unique quality.

The retail price for the new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 is $2,195 and the retail price for the new Leica Extender L 1.4x is $875. Both products are available globally at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorized dealers starting Mar. 9.


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