Leica expands the
SL-System by two new ultra-wide-angle lenses: Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24
f/2.8 ASPH. and Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH.
Wetzlar, 19th October 2023. Leica Camera AG
expands the powerful and mirrorless SL-System by two ultra-wide-angle lenses.
Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 ASPH.
With the Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 ASPH.,
Leica offers a focal length of 14 mm for the SL-System for the first time. With
its consistently high aperture ratio of f/2.8 over the entire zoom range,
impressive panoramas and videos of the highest quality and brilliance are
created. The very wide diagonal viewing angle of up to 114 degrees leads to
unavoidable distortions and aberrations in ultra wide-angle lenses, which are
excellently compensated by the elaborate optical construction of the
Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 ASPH. Thus, subjects are sharp right into
the corners at any aperture and focal length. Inside the new Vario lens, 18
lenses in 13 groups compensate for chromatic aberrations and three aspherical
lenses ensure the best image and video quality. The focal length range of 14 to
24 mm makes this versatile ultra wide-angle zoom lens an excellent tool for
numerous photographic applications: from architecture and interior shots to
reportages close to the action right up to astro and landscape photography.
In the new zoom lens, unwanted stray light is
prevented by a sophisticated multi-coating of the glass surfaces and a fixed
metal lens hood. The latter also serves as a robust protection for the strongly
curved front lens. The Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14–24 f/2.8 ASPH. is equipped
with a special filter holder on the side of the bayonet mount. In combination
with the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH., this new ultra wide-angle
zoom lens covers a wide focal length range and ensures comparatively light luggage
with full flexibility.
Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH.
With the Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH., Leica
Camera AG simultaneously introduces the world’s first APO lens with a focal
length of 21 mm. Hence, the high-performance wide-angle lens meets even the
highest professional requirements and provides consistent sharpness right into
the outer corners of the picture. This way, it becomes the latest family member
of the APO-Summicron-SL lenses which stand for top performances in the optical
field and impress with their fast, reliable Dual Synchro DriveTM
autofocus. Just like the already available lenses with a focal length of 28,
35, 50, 75 or 90 mm, the Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH. has the same
compact dimensions with the same E67 filter diameter – despite the extreme
viewing angle. This viewing angle of the Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH. is
predestined for the challenging use in landscape photography, indoors, during
reportages, in the studio and in architectural photography. A closest focusing
distance of only 21 cm also ensures effective detail shots while the big
maximum aperture allows for additional creative possibilities due to the
selective usage of sharpness and blur.
The 14 high-precision made lenses – three of them with
an aspheric surface – are divided in 11 groups and contribute to the highest
possible degree of image quality even with the aperture fully open. The
apochromatic correction of the lens is unique to its focal length and once
again proves the highest standards of the Leica engineers. Most of the used
lens elements are therefore made of high-quality special glasses whose
demanding processing needs the most innovative methods of manufacturing.
Both new lenses enhance not only the SL-System but
also the ever-expanding portfolio of the L-Mount alliance with two outstanding
ultra wide-angle lenses in order to capture pictures and videos in unique Leica
quality.
The retail price of the Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL
14–24 f/2.8 ASPH. will be €2,500.00 including VAT. The retail price of the
Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH. will be €5,300.00 including VAT. Both
lenses will be available globally at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store
and authorized dealers starting now.
