An expansive telephoto zoom carrying with it an apochromatic design, the Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera with 90-280mm Lens Kitfrom Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera with 90-280mm Lens Kitis designed for full-frame and APS-C-sized L-mount mirrorless cameras. An intricate 23 elements, 17 groups optical design incorporates seven anomalous partial dispersion elements to significantly reduce chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and provide faithful color accuracy that is void of fringing. The f/2.8-4 maximum aperture benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also offers greater control over focus position for working with shallow depth of field techniques. Designed as an apt-performing tele zoom covering a broad array of focal lengths, this well-corrected optic maintains consistently high clarity and sharpness throughout the long-reaching zoom range.

Complementing the optical attributes, this 90-280mm is also characterized by its fast performance due to internal focusing and zooming. The optical design is broken into seven distinct moving groups, including with two dedicated focusing elements that are driven by linear stepping motors, to expedite focusing accuracy and speed throughout both the zooming and focus ranges. Also benefitting sharpness, an optical image stabilization system compensates for up to 3.5 stops of camera shake to better enable handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. When working from a tripod, a removable rotating tripod collar is included for increased stability, and it incorporates firm detents at 90° positions for seamless switching between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations. Additionally, this lens features Leica's AquaDura hydrophobic coating on the front and rear elements, to guard against moisture and smudging, and a fully dust and water-sealed design to protect the lens during use in inclement conditions.

47.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor    Maestro III Image Processor    5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVF    3.2" 2.1m-Dot Touchscreen LCD    5K/DCI 4K Video; HLG & 10-Bit Recording    Up to 20 fps Shooting, ISO 100-50,000    Contrast-Detect 225-Area AF System    5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization    APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4

Telephoto zoom 90-280mm L-mount lens is designed for use on full-frame mirrorless cameras, and can also be used on APS-C models where it will provide a 135-420mm 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.

Designated as an apochromat, this lens features seven anomalous partial dispersion elements that reduce chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to virtually eliminate color fringing and false colors.

An 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 2' at the 90mm focal length position, or as closely as 4.6' at the 280mm focal length position.

Dual internal focusing design employs two individual elements for focusing in order produce quick, quiet, and accurate focusing performance. This focusing mechanism also pairs well with the internal zoom design to maintain the overall lens length and to prevent the front 82mm filter ring from rotating during use.

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.

Included lens hood helps to guard against stray light from entering the lens and to prevent unwanted ghosting and flare from occurring.

A removable rotating tripod collar lends increased stability when shooting atop a tripod, and incorporates detents at 90° positions for more intuitive switching between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If you use the SL2 camera with the adapter for the Leica M lenses will the camera shoot hi res pictures or will it only be able to shoot in the aps partial sensor mode? Also with the M series lens will the SL2 camera be able to autofocus?

A: The Leica SL2 Mirrorless Digital Camera uses a full-frame sensor and the Leica M-mount lenses were designed for use with a full-frame sensor. If you use the Leica M-Adapter L (Silver), B&H # LEMATS, to connect Leica M-mount lenses on the Leica SL2 Mirrorless Digital Camera, it would use the full sensor. Leica M-series lenses are manual focus lenses, so you would have to focus the lenses manually.

Q: 2. Can you make in-camera double exposures?

A: I'm sorry, no, the SL2 does not do in camera multiple exposures.

Q: 3. Does the SL2 have in-body stabilization?

A: Hi--the Leica SL2 does have in-body image stabilization.

Q: 4. can this camera use M type lens? if so does it need an adapter?

A: You can use an M-mount lens on this camera with an adapter like this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1046772-REG/leica_18771_m_adapter_t_for_leica_t.html

Q: 5. what is in the box?

A: In the Box Leica SL2 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Leica BP-SCL4 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (8.4V, 1860mAh) Leica BC-SCL4 Battery Charger Leica SL Camera Cover Leica S Camera Strap for Leica S Medium Format DSLR Limited 2-Year Warranty

Q: 6. Does the lack of a mechanical shutter cause rolling shutter problems?

A: Yes. When shooting 4k video, the Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera does exhibit a rolling shutter affect that is much worse compared to other similar range full frame mirrorless cameras.

Q: 7. The maximum synch speed is slated at 250th... Will the high speed function on my Broncolor Siros still do its thing?

A: The Siros 800 L features Broncolor HS for syncing at shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. Broncolor HS requires an RFS2.2 transmitter, available for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras. There isn't a Leica transmitter for the broncolor and therefore HSS will not work. It has to be TTL and wireless for HSS to work.

Q: 8. Does it work with Sigma MC-21 adapters?

A: Hi--yes, this camera is compatible with the MC-21 lens adapter.

Q: 9. problems with moire?

A: Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera with 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens will show some moiré for example a shirt checkered pattern may show some moiré in the photo.

Q: 10. I have an SL Typ 691. Looking for a new tripod. What is the correct screw head size for a tripod that will accept my SL?

A: The Leica SL Type 601 (and most other cameras, including the Leica SL2) uses the 1/4"-20 mounting thread. Any tripod would work, but in the interest of getting you a great tripod that might support some of the larger Leica L-mount lenses, some good recommendations are the Gitzo traveler or RRS Ascend. https://bhpho.to/3yc8YhK https://bhpho.to/3ymjHGq