LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 70-200 f2.8 ASPH.
LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 70-200 f2.8 ASPH.
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The lowest price for Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 F2.8 ASPH. Pre-Order right now is $4,509.00 at eBphotovideo, compared across 4 retailers.
The all-time low was $2,541.43 on 6 June 2025 — today's price is 77% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 2 Nov 2026.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 F2.8 ASPH. Pre-Order
LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 70-200 f2.8 ASPH.
LEICA VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 70-200 f2.8 ASPH.
Last updated at 02/11/2026 21:55:49
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens
Delivery $86.89
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm 2.8 ASPH. 11196
Delivery $79.94
Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL Lens
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LEICA Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. Lens
Delivery between Thu – Mon $8.95
originally posted on lensrentals.com
As always, a smooth, easy rental through Lensrentals. Love getting different lenses to use through them.The lens itself is very good - great images, solid build, etc. But, it's heavy! It also doesn't have a zoom lock, which considering how heavy it is, would be useful. The additional 100mm reach I was able to get with it may not have been worth the added weight over my Panasonic 100-300.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Before purchase, I rented the lens and paired it with my SL2S, then headed out to a birding site near me. Just as I left the parking lot, I saw a white egret in full flight about 75 yards away. Firing off a few images, I looked down at the screen and saw the incredible detail and dynamic range of my dreams. As I zoomed in, I saw that an excellent level of sharpness and detail were all there.It was a cloudy day, but with the SL2S's IBIS and 800 ISO, I was able to get lovely images at F 6.3. I went home two hours later and ordered the lens.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I promised myself that would not be a beta testor for Leica, remembering the development of the R4/R5. But like Rocket Raccoon, I really really wanted it so there went my resolve and I push the purchase button. So the next question is what what did I really want. The answer is a replacement for very old, but very well loved Telyt 560mm 6.8f. I have used this lens on a Visoflex II, III, an R5, R7 and finally a type 601. I was 35 when I bought it and am now 78. So auto focus, auto exposure and image stablization have all start sound pretty good, but the real issue is how fast you can grab image. The attached photo is the first I have taken with my new toy. I saw my cat, pointed and shoot faster than you can say point and shot the camera was set with the, stablizer on, ... MoreI promised myself that would not be a beta testor for Leica, remembering the development of the R4/R5. But like Rocket Raccoon, I really really wanted it so there went my resolve and I push the purchase button. So the next question is what what did I really want. The answer is a replacement for very old, but very well loved Telyt 560mm 6.8f. I have used this lens on a Visoflex II, III, an R5, R7 and finally a type 601. I was 35 when I bought it and am now 78. So auto focus, auto exposure and image stablization have all start sound pretty good, but the real issue is how fast you can grab image. The attached photo is the first I have taken with my new toy. I saw my cat, pointed and shoot faster than you can say point and shot the camera was set with the, stablizer on, program mode, 3x3 center focus matrix, center weighted exposure, ISO 800, hand held. The results 1/250 and f10. The focus peaking indicator show the camera focused on the cat's left ear. So my first impression is WOW, I am going to like using this thing. So my other first impressions... It is not very big, infact slight smaller and lighter than the 90-280. Which is the better lens, personally I don't care, so no comparisons here. They are really 2 different lens for 2 different jobs. Down sides, just one, who decided to put that unusual tripod bracket on the 90-280 and then copy it, they are not just the same part being recycled and mount it on the 100-400. The center of gravity for both lens coincides with the bracket. I now have 2 square Arca Swiss plates with a slot milled down the middle to match the edges of the dove tail on the lens. The result are lenses that balance in a gimbal mount -nice, infact very nice.
| Brand | Leica |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Image Stabilising | Yes |
| Specialty Type | Telephoto |
| Aspherical | Yes |
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens
Delivery $86.89
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm 2.8 ASPH. 11196
Delivery $79.94
Leica 70-200mm f2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL Lens
Free delivery
LEICA Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. Lens
Delivery between Thu – Mon $8.95
As always, a smooth, easy rental through Lensrentals. Love getting different lenses to use through them.The lens itself is very good - great images, solid build, etc. But, it's heavy! It also doesn't have a zoom lock, which considering how heavy it is, would be useful. The additional 100mm reach I was able to get with it may not have been worth the added weight over my Panasonic 100-300.
Before purchase, I rented the lens and paired it with my SL2S, then headed out to a birding site near me. Just as I left the parking lot, I saw a white egret in full flight about 75 yards away. Firing off a few images, I looked down at the screen and saw the incredible detail and dynamic range of my dreams. As I zoomed in, I saw that an excellent level of sharpness and detail were all there.It was a cloudy day, but with the SL2S's IBIS and 800 ISO, I was able to get lovely images at F 6.3. I went home two hours later and ordered the lens.
I promised myself that would not be a beta testor for Leica, remembering the development of the R4/R5. But like Rocket Raccoon, I really really wanted it so there went my resolve and I push the purchase button. So the next question is what what did I really want. The answer is a replacement for very old, but very well loved Telyt 560mm 6.8f. I have used this lens on a Visoflex II, III, an R5, R7 and finally a type 601. I was 35 when I bought it and am now 78. So auto focus, auto exposure and image stablization have all start sound pretty good, but the real issue is how fast you can grab image. The attached photo is the first I have taken with my new toy. I saw my cat, pointed and shoot faster than you can say point and shot the camera was set with the, stablizer on, ... MoreI promised myself that would not be a beta testor for Leica, remembering the development of the R4/R5. But like Rocket Raccoon, I really really wanted it so there went my resolve and I push the purchase button. So the next question is what what did I really want. The answer is a replacement for very old, but very well loved Telyt 560mm 6.8f. I have used this lens on a Visoflex II, III, an R5, R7 and finally a type 601. I was 35 when I bought it and am now 78. So auto focus, auto exposure and image stablization have all start sound pretty good, but the real issue is how fast you can grab image. The attached photo is the first I have taken with my new toy. I saw my cat, pointed and shoot faster than you can say point and shot the camera was set with the, stablizer on, program mode, 3x3 center focus matrix, center weighted exposure, ISO 800, hand held. The results 1/250 and f10. The focus peaking indicator show the camera focused on the cat's left ear. So my first impression is WOW, I am going to like using this thing. So my other first impressions... It is not very big, infact slight smaller and lighter than the 90-280. Which is the better lens, personally I don't care, so no comparisons here. They are really 2 different lens for 2 different jobs. Down sides, just one, who decided to put that unusual tripod bracket on the 90-280 and then copy it, they are not just the same part being recycled and mount it on the 100-400. The center of gravity for both lens coincides with the bracket. I now have 2 square Arca Swiss plates with a slot milled down the middle to match the edges of the dove tail on the lens. The result are lenses that balance in a gimbal mount -nice, infact very nice.
I recently purchased a Leica SL2-S and want a telephoto for use during a wildlife photo shoot I am planning for Yellowstone and the Tetons next winter. The 100-400 focal length seemed appropriate, especially if coupled with a 1.4x teleconverter. I narrowed my search down to two lenses, both of which appeared very similar – the Leica 100-400 f/5-6.3 Vario-Elmar-SL and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS in L mount. I researched both lenses extensivelybut could not come to a definitive conclusion based on available information, so I bought both lenses in order to compare them and draw my own conclusions.Although the configuration of lens elements appearsidentical in both lenses, the lenses appear somewhat different when laid side by side. The Sigma appears ... MoreI recently purchased a Leica SL2-S and want a telephoto for use during a wildlife photo shoot I am planning for Yellowstone and the Tetons next winter. The 100-400 focal length seemed appropriate, especially if coupled with a 1.4x teleconverter. I narrowed my search down to two lenses, both of which appeared very similar – the Leica 100-400 f/5-6.3 Vario-Elmar-SL and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS in L mount. I researched both lenses extensivelybut could not come to a definitive conclusion based on available information, so I bought both lenses in order to compare them and draw my own conclusions.Although the configuration of lens elements appearsidentical in both lenses, the lenses appear somewhat different when laid side by side. The Sigma appears narrower and its front lens cap is definitely narrower. It is also considerably – and perhaps meaningfully – lighter due to its composite construction. The Sigma’s lens hood is plastic, which I prefer. The Sigma does not include a tripod mount, which I feel is an essential accessoryfor any 400mm lens. And the Sigma is far less expensive than the Leica lens.The Leica lens very much retains the look and feel of thecurrent SL line of lenses. It is entirely metal, including the lens hood and included trip mount, which also makes it considerably heavier than the Sigma.The zoom ring on both lenses functions smoothly and both feel terrific.Based solely on how the lenses look and feel, I’d say they’re about the same. The Sigma is lighter while the Leica feels more substantial. In my opinion, it’s purely a matter of personal preference as to which lens one might prefer based solely on theirphysical characteristics.I shot a series of photographs at different focal lengths,varying distances and in different lighting conditions in order to compare the two lenses.Both lenses have built-in automatic focus motors (which I understand take over focusing from the in-camera focus system). I noticed that a few of the shots I took with the Sigma were not focused quite as well as with the Leica. A small but noticeable difference from my perspective. Advantage Leica.In terms of image depth and coloration the Leica alsodemonstrated a slight advantage; colors seem a bit more saturated.Under 200% magnification the Leica also provided slightlybetter image sharpness. With lens information not shown in Lightroom, I was able to identify the Leica as sharperin almost every case. Again, a small but noticeable difference from my perspective.For these reasons I decided to keep the Leica, but came awaywith great respect for the Sigma. At its price point it’s unbeatable, a truly excellent lens by any standard. Both work superbly with the SL2-S.
This lens went to Africa and performed flawlessly. Coupled with the SL2, the image quality was spectacular.
Lenrentals is my go to place for rentals.. Lens was great, used for wildlife photography, a little bit heavy.. But very good optics.
WOW?what a truly amazing lens. Tried one out and the bokeh on this lens is truly stunning. Can't wait to take more photos with this lens.
| Brand | Leica |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Image Stabilising | Yes |
| Specialty Type | Telephoto |
| Aspherical | Yes |
