Leica Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens Review
Focal Length 200mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Mount L-Mount
Stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed No
Weight 1542 g
AF Type Autofocus
40 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average build (11th percentile) 4th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 200 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 15 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 650 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.1 |
Value & Pricing
Feb 18, 2026 $3,525
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens | Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High | Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens | Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 200mm | 55mm | 35mm | 35mm | 14-140mm | 25mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1542 | 201 | 301 | 371 | 27 | 400 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | STM | STM | — | STM |
| Lens Type | — | — | — | Zoom | Telephoto | — |