Leica has just officially announced the new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens for Full-Frame L-mount cameras. It is an expansive telephoto zoom lens for nature, wildlife, sports, and action photography. This new lens costs $2,195, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Along with Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F5-6.3 lens, Leica also announced Extender L 1.4x for this new lens. It costs $875, first available for Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Leica 100-400mm F5-6.3 Lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 100–400 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F5–6.3 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 22 | |
| Groups | 16 | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 1.10 m (43.31″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.24× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1530 g (3.37 lb) | |
| Diameter | 88 mm (3.46″) | |
| Length | 198 mm (7.8″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | No | |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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|---|---|---|
| Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens | Pre-Order | B&H/ Adorama |
| Leica Extender L 1.4x | Pre-Order | B&H/ Adorama |


