Offering a versatile wide-angle to portrait-length range, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Lensis a fast standard zoom from Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Lensdesigned for full-frame L mount mirrorless cameras. The 18 elements in 15 groups lens construction incorporates four aspherical elements, nine rounded diaphragm blades, and 11 anomalous partial dispersion elements, which help to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions throughout the zoom range for notable image sharpness and clarity. 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 for consistent performance at all focal lengths and focusing distances, the versatility this lens affords is well-suited to nearly any photographic application.

Complementing the imaging performance is an apt 3.5-stop effective Optical Image Stabilization system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. A silent and precise autofocus motor also benefits both stills and video capture, and utilizes an internal focusing mechanism to quicken overall performance. This focusing design also prevents the front 82mm filter ring from rotating during use to better enable the use of circular polarizing or graduated filters. 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 environments.

L Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Four Aspherical Elements    11 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements    AquaDura Coating on Outer Elements    Stepping AF Motor and Linear Positioning    Optical Image Stabilization    Internal Focus, Non-Rotating Filter Ring    Dust and Moisture-Resistant Design

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this have weather proofing?

A: Yes, the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens does offer weather sealing.

Q: 2. I don't think you understand my question fully. Mount the lens on the Leica SL. Set the lens @ 24mm and f2.8. Rotate the zoom ring and at the same time look at the aperture value on the camera's LCD screen. At what focal length (35mm, 50mm etc) does f2.8 changes to f3.2 or more?

A: It is about at 24mm f/2.8 then at 50mm it is f/3.6 and 90mm is f/4.

Q: 3. Does this lens fully support manual and autofocus on the Panasonic S1H? I primarily use manual focus for video and autofocus for candid photography.

A: Hi, this lens is fully compatible with the S1H, including manual and auto focus.

Q: 4. This lens appears to be almost identical to the Sigma version. Since Sigma is a member of the "L lens team", can we assume that Sigma is manufacturing this lens under Leica's control?

A: No, Sigma lenses are not manufactured under Leica control. Sigma lenses are designed by Sigma. The L-Mount Alliance Leica Camera, SIGMA and Panasonic, designed to provide photographers with one unified lens mount standard, which may be used on both lenses and cameras released from all three partnering manufacturers. While they share design information and utilization concerning the lens mount, the individual lenses and cameras are designed by their respective manufacturers, with no one brand overseeing the design of the cameras/lenses, only the lens mount.

Q: 5. Will the zoom drift (from gravity) if the lens is mounted on a camera that is pointed straight down?

A: No. It will not change focal lengths if it's tilted down or up. The Leica zooms are operated by a zoom ring vs a push pull action which is where, when lenses are sometimes worn with this type of of zoom, could drift as you mentioned.

Q: 6. is this lens made in Germany?

A: This lens's country of origin in Germany.

Q: 7. Is this lens auto focus?

A: Yes. It's an auto focus lens on any L mount camera.

Q: 8. Can it be used with a step up ring 82mm to 77mm? How does it affect viggneting? - All my variable filter kit are 77's...

A: The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. Lens will vignette at 24mm and 28mm if you attach an 82-77mm step-down ring with a filter on top. If you zoom to 35mm, you can get rid of the vignetting.

Q: 9. Does this lens have dual stabilization when mounted on S1/S1R/S1H?

A: it has but the camera prioritizes the body for stabilization.

Q: 10. Can I use this on my Leica CL? If so, obviously the focal lengths change to about 36-105mm.

A: Yes, you can. :)