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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica's lightest SL standard zoom (June 2025): constant f/2.8 at 572g, 19cm close focus at 28mm and dust/splash protection — a compact everyday zoom for SL3 and other L-mount bodies.

Starting from
£1750 new
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Core
Released
2025
Focal Length
28–70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Leica L-mount
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
73mm diameter × 102mm length
Weight
572g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Magnification
0.303x
Min. Focus Distance
0.19m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.6
Street
6.4
Travel
6.8
Wedding & Events
8.1
Vlogging & Video
5.3
Filmmaking
6.7
Documentary
7.0
Landscape
7.2
Casual
6.8
Food
6.0
Macro
5.2
Architecture
6.9
Astrophotography
5.8
Underwater
5.9
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 8.1 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Landscape 7.2 Strong on optical quality, weather sealing and filter compatibility.
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Documentary 7.0 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 5.2 Held back by optical stabilisation and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH