[Bayonet] Bought open box from B&H in perfect condition.

On my SL-2, the lens zooms smoothly and displays colors brilliantly. Can't really tell any difference from my other German-made Leica lenses from a fit and finish perspective.

Early results show excellent detail throughout the zoom range and deep in the corners.

The lens is a bit larger than I prefer but I suppose that's to be expected.

The real surprise came when I processed DNG images taken with this lens using the recently released DxO Pure Raw 4. Extraordinary, simply extraordinary. Totally amazing how that software takes a truly excellent image to the next level with just a few clicks of a mouse.

I'm completely satisfied with the lens and love the images it produces. Another fine purchase from B&H!

[Bayonet] The 24-70mm Vario-Elmarit-SL is a wonderful lens for the Leica SL, SL2, and SL2-S cameras. The image quality is excellent, and the lens handles beautifully on those cameras (even if a little too big and heavy for the CL or TL2), which makes it a very comfortable and convenient, carry-round-all-day, single-lens setup---this as opposed to the optically quite superb 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit-SL, which is longer and heavier and makes those cameras front-heavy. The build of this new 24-70mm lens is all metal and rock solid, and the focus and zoom rings turn with the smoothness one would expect from Leica. So forget all the meaningless nonsense about whether the lens were made in Japan by Sigma, because the only important thing is that it is made fully up to Leica quality standards. It's a terrific lens, and you will get what you pay for!

[Plastic] Check the girl hair(If enlarge 100% up still......)

[Bayonet] This is amde in Japan by Sigma, we all know that. But leica has made it thier own stell barrel etc, and the price is worth the lens in my opinion. If you want a stone cold Leica lens you will be paying twice at least. I didnt buy the kit I got the SL2-S at a brick and mortar, and bought the lens here to compare it to my canon 24-70mm and they are neck in neck and it might actually be a tad better.

[0.235 lb] Best zoom lens

[Plastic] This lens is a masterpiece in design, build and optical quality. The sharpness, color renditon and contrast produced by this lens is outstand through out the some range. Highly recommended!

[Plastic] The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens is that good with less weight to carry. The image quality is impressive. It's like having three prime lenses in one lens.

[Bayonet] Excellent optical and mechanical performance is expected from any Leica lens, and this universal zoom lens is no exception and delivers.

Stellar performance through all focal lengths and apertures. I did an in-depth comparison to my 35/2 SL prime lens and can't detect any differences whatsoever at any f-stop, which is quite remarkable for a zoom lens.

The build quality is superb, everything is just as tight as it should be, it is fully weather sealed, and the lens seamlessly integrates into the SL body (even does firmware updates automatically through the camera). The AF is snappy and makes no noise whatsoever. I am also drawn to the minimalistic design Leica is famous for, too.

Before I bought the lens I was wondering whether I can justify paying the premium price given the availability of more cost-effective alternatives from Sigma and Panasonic. I am happy that I did because the combo of Vario-Elmarit 24-70mm + SL2 is simply a joy to use and the most versatile, dependable, and durable system I have ever used.

[Bayonet] I've only had the lens for a little while, but I'm extremely pleased with it. At f8~11 the depth of field is astonishing. I'm not a techie,, but stuff up close and far away are really, really sharp. Colors are saturated and true. I have a Sony 14-24 E mount for my a1, and it's very, very good. But this one's better. This is all visceral, not scientific. I'm glad I made the choice

[Bayonet] Contemporary lens