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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 11196 70mm
Its constant f/2.8 aperture, fast autofocus, and 572g weather-sealed metal body make the 28-70mm an agile, full-frame companion for L-mount cameras. A Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura coating repels moisture, and three aspherical elements ensure edge-to-edge sharpness even wide open. The lens is best suited to travel and macro-oriented landscape photographers who demand a durable, versatile zoom with 1:3.3 close-up capability.
Focal length 28-70mm
Aperture 22
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 572 g
af type Autofocus
lens type zoom
52 Overall Score
Price CA$3,028
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong versatility (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Aqua-Dura Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 190 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 11196 70mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-70mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 572 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 550 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | STM | linear motor | VXD | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 11196 70mm | 54.9 | 28.4 | 61.2 | 83.7 | 85 | 24.5 | 77.5 | 28 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.9 | 86.4 | 63.2 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84.1 | 78.5 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$3,028
Jun 3, 2026 CA$3,028 Unavailable
Usage Scores
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