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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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I just purchased the 100-400 zoom lens. There's a ...

I just purchased the 100-400 zoom lens. There's a knob on the side. Does anyone know what the knob is for?
Asked by: Richard
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) knob on the side of the lens is for when the lens is connected to a tripod via the tripod bracket that knob allows you to rotate the lens from portrait to landscape orientation.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2024-08-27

Can you use this lens with Lumix S5 Mark ii's ...

Can you use this lens with Lumix S5 Mark ii's Phase Detect Autofocus? Will it benefit?
Asked by: Gordon
Yes Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) can use the phase detection autofocus on the Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Camera and the lens will benefit for that higher quality autofocus system.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-12-01

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: 2024-07-01

Would this autofocus be compatible with Sigma FP?

Would this autofocus be compatible with Sigma FP?
Asked by: Spencer
Yes, the Sigma FP is an L Mount camera and is part of the L Mount alliance created by Leica so all L mount lenses are cross-compatible with all L Mount alliance cameras from Sigma, Panasonic and, of course, Leica.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2023-05-05

Does the lens package include a tripod collar?

Does the lens package include a tripod collar?
Asked by: Steven
Yes, the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) does include a tripod collar.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-08-27

the lens doesn't go on as tight as my 50 Summ-SL ...

the lens doesn't go on as tight as my 50 Summ-SL I applied some torque while mounted and can feel it move slightly is it normal?
Asked by: Andres
Yes, it is normal for the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) to have some wiggle in the mount. There is a tolerance in how much a lens can wiggle. Some copy of lenses will not be as tight as others, but it will still work perfectly.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2024-08-21

Does the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F/5-6.3 ...

Does the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F/5-6.3 lens have built-in Optical Image Stabilization? Or is the 4 stops in-body I.S.?
Asked by: William
The Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) has its own motors for Optical image stabilization. It provides up to four stops of image stabilization.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2024-07-01

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: 2024-04-10
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