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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount)

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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/5-6.3
  • Compact, Lightweight Telephoto Zoom
  • SL2/SL2-S Autofocus System
  • 4-Stop Optical Image Stabilization
An expansive telephoto zoom that excels in nature, wildlife, sports, and action photography, the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens from Leica is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens provides excellent sharpness across all f-stops and focus distances, maintaining high clarity throughout the long-reaching zoom range with additional help from a built-in optical image stabilization that ensures blur-free images. Its compact, lightweight form factor combines with Leica's SL2 and SL2-S tracking abilities to produce an accurate, high-speed autofocus.
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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Overview

An expansive telephoto zoom that excels in nature, wildlife, sports, and action photography, the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens from Leica is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens provides excellent sharpness across all f-stops and focus distances, maintaining high clarity throughout the long-reaching zoom range with additional help from a built-in optical image stabilization that ensures blur-free images. Its compact, lightweight form factor combines with Leica's SL2 and SL2-S tracking abilities to produce an accurate, high-speed autofocus.

Weather sealing and an AquaDura coating on the external glass elements add to the lens' rugged versatility, while a detachable Arca-type-compatible tripod base allows additional stability when working with a monopod or tripod.

  • Medium telephoto 100-400mm L-mount zoom designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras
  • Fast internal focusing in combination with SL2 and SL2-S tracking abilities
  • Excellent sharpness across all f-stops and focus distances with creamy bokeh
  • Optical image stabilization system compensating for up to 4 stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting with slower shutter speeds
  • Compact dimensions and lighter weight with detachable Arca-type-compatible tripod base
  • Weather-sealed design with AquaDura coating protecting against dust and moisture

Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Specs

Focal Length100 to 400mm
Maximum Aperturef/5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperturef/22
Lens MountLeica L
Lens Format CoverageFull-Frame
Angle of View23.8° to 6.4°
Minimum Focus Distance3.6' / 1.1 m
Optical Design22 Elements in 16 Groups
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationYes
Tripod CollarRemovable
Filter Size82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)0.3 x 0.6' / 88 x 198 mm
Weight3.37 lb / 1.53 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight4.78 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)13.3 x 7 x 6.5"

Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Reviews

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Due to negative reviews, how does this compare ...

Due to negative reviews, how does this compare with Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 ASPH./Power O.I.S.?
Asked by: Michael
The Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) is a full frame L-mount lens. The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens is a micro four thirds lens for the micro four thirds lens mount. These are totally different lenses built for different lens mounts and sensor sizes.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-03-12

Is the autofocus system with a linear or stepper ...

Is the autofocus system with a linear or stepper motor. also is this made in Germany or Sigma in Japan?
Asked by: Jean
Leica uses stepper motors in the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens which is made in Japan to Leica's specifications, including Leica's weather-sealed design with AquaDura coating protecting the lens against dust and moisture.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2023-03-14
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