The US price of the new Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens that was announce earlier today is $6,395. Pre-orders are now open at:
- B&H
- Adorama
- Amazon
- Leica Store Miami
- Leica Store San Francisco
- Leica Store PRA Perth
- Popflash
- Classicconnection
- Reddotcameras (UK)
Lens main features:
- L Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- 7 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements
- AquaDura Coating on Outer Elements
- Stepping AF Motor and Linear Positioning
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Dual Internal Focus and Internal Zoom
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Design
- Removable Rotating Tripod Collar
More on the Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens construction:
“Of the 23 elements in seven moving groups, seven are made from glasses with anomalous partial dispersion for the minimisation of chromatic aberrations. The movement of the two focusing elements is provided by a newly developed drive concept with linear positioning of the lenses by stepping motors. A special feature of this is that the overall length of the lens does not change when either focusing or zooming. The lens hood supplied with the lens suppresses undesirable reflections and stray light. The lens also has a removable tripod plate for attaching it to a tripod. Its ergonomic design makes the lens easier to carry by hand and allows the attachment of a lens belt. A lockable rotating tripod collar allows the lens to be fixed at any angle. The collar has detents every 90 degrees for rapid switching from landscape to portrait format.”
