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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f5-6.3 for L Mount Announced

Published: March 09, 2023

 

Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f5-6.3 for L Mount Announced
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f5-6.3 for L Mount Announced

 

Leica just announced the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3, a variable aperture weather sealed telephoto zoom lens for the L Mount cameras.

 

Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f5-6.3 Extended
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f5-6.3 Extended

 

In terms of external controls, the new Leica 100-400 is a 'minimalist' lens. There are no buttons or switches on the lens body such as AF/MF switch, focus hold button, Stabilization On/Off switch, Focus range limiter, etc.

 

Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 Key Specs

  • 100-400mm Focal Range
  • F5-6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization up to 4.0 stops
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 81mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica L Mount
  • 22 Elements in 16 Groups
  • Weight: 1530g
  • Diameter x Length: 88mm x 198
  • Min Focus Distance: 1.1m
  • Max Magnification: 0.24x
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo

 

Leica Extender L 1.4x Teleconverter
Leica Extender L 1.4x Teleconverter

 

Alongside the 100-400mm lens, Leica has also announced a 1.4x Teleconverter that is compatible only with thiis new 100-400mm lens.

 

Leica Extender L 1.4x Teleconverter Main Features

  • 1.4X Teleconversion
  • 1.0-stop Light Loss
  • Leica L Mount
  • Communication between Lens & Camera
  • Weather Sealed
  • Weight: 182.0g.
  • Diameter: 65.2mm
  • Length: 33.10mm
  • Review

 

Price and Availability

The Leica 100-400mm is available for pre-ordering with a recommended price of $2195. The Leica 1.4x Teleconverter on the other hand is available for pre-ordering for $875.

 

Check Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f5-6.3 price and availability at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU

Check Leica Extender L 1.4x price and availability at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU

 

Leica Extender L 1.4x Teleconverter on Camera
Leica Extender L 1.4x Teleconverter on Camera

Source: Leica Official Page


Related Reviews:
Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 Review
Leica SL2-S Review


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