Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH Full-Frame Lens (2018)

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Product Overview

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH is a wide-angle zoom lens for Leica L-mount. It covers the Full-Frame image circle. Introduced by Leica in 2018, it has 18 elements in 12 groups.
Photographers will be pleased by the fact that the lens is internally-zooming, meaning that the barrel does not extend when the focal length is changed. This helps balance and weather sealing; it is also great for long-term durability, as there is less chance for moisture and dirt to get in.
As a wide-angle lens, this zoom can be prove quite versatile, even though it is not really bright. Even though the lens is not stabilized, at this focal range it does not usually matter. In fact, some may be able to get cleaner corners without image stabilization.
Some photographers may be disappointed by the fact that the lens does not accept front screw-on filters.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 61% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Internal zoom
  • Beautiful construction
  • Low distortion
  • Good image quality
Cons
  • On the heavy side

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Specifications

Construction

Form Factor
Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Leica L-mount
Motor
Linear Motor
Optical Formula | Elements
18 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
12 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
AquaDura front lens coating groups

Dimensions

Size | Diameter
88 mm / 3.46 in
Size | Length
123 mm / 4.84 in
Weight
990 g / 34.98 oz

Function

Angle Of View
107.1° Diagonal | 96.7° Horizontal | 73.7° Vertical (wide) ~ 63.5° Diagonal | 54.4° Horizontal | 37.8° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/3.5–4.5 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
16 mm ~ 35 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Zoom Type
Internal zoom

Performance

Min Focus Distance
250 mm / 9.84 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2018-04-10
Made In
Germany

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