Leica is expected to release the previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH lens very soon (maybe in the next few days). Here is the first leaked picture:
With the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH, Leica will complete the “Holy Trinity” of f/2.8 lenses:
Leica will also release a new Extender L 2.0x (previously rumored here). Currently, only the Leica Extender L 1.4x for Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is available.
Additional information:
- Lens construction: 20 elements in 15 groups, with three aspherical surfaces
- Internal focusing
- Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens price: £2,780 including VAT (around $3,500)
- Leica Extender L 2.0x price: £800 including VAT (around $1,000)
- The new lens will not be developed in-house. Leica will most likely use one of the existing Panasonic or Sigma lens designs:
Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and a Leica Extender L 2.0x
Update: the rumored Leica SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and Extender L 2.0x will not be developed in-house
