Teaneck, NJ—The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 F2.8 Asph is the third Leica zoom lens with an aperture of f/2.8. Thus, it completes a trinity series for the Leica SL system along with the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 Asph and the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 Asph. The trio makes it possible to photograph and film with a continuous aperture over the entire focal length range, from 14mm ultrawide-angle to 200mm telephoto.
In addition, Leica Camera AG introduced an extender for the telephoto Varios with the L mount.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 Asph Key Specs 
While it boasts a classic telephoto zoom focal length for portrait shots, thanks to its high aperture ratio over the zoom range and its image stabilization, the new Vario lens is also an option for event, sports and nature photography. Key features of the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 Asph include:
- Constructed of 20 lenses in 15 groups, it uses three aspherical lenses to produce sharp, detailed images into the corners across all focal lengths.
- In addition, convenient handling is made possible by its internal focusing system and constant overall length.
- With the new Extender L 2.0x (available separately), its focal length extends from 70–200mm to 140–400mm.
- 3.5-Stop optical image stabilization
- Multilayer and Aqua-Dura coatings
- Minimum focus distance, 25.6 inches with a 1:5.1 macro reproduction ratio
- Dust- and moisture-resistant design
- Dimensions: 3.5×8.1 inches
- Weight 3.4 pounds
- MSRP: $3,295.
