Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 : Specifications and Opinions

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Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4

Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2016. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 6500 €;

11 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

L-Mount: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C L-Mount.

Specifications
Focal lenght	90-280 mm
Angle of view	27.1 - 8.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8-4
Aperture blades
Lenses/Groups	23 elements in 17 groups
Min. focus distance	0.60 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.22x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	82 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1850 g
Dimensions	88 x 238 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Florin Dumitru

sent on 10 Ottobre 2025

Pros: Impressive as a rendering, grandiose.

Cons: Price, then you forget. You get used to the weight then you don't go to the gym anymore ;)

Opinion: I can't use it as much as I would like, once attached to the camera it's no longer enough, you forget everything and time disappears. Files that do not need post production, wonderful colors that Leica has accustomed us to. Soft shadows, top contrast. Shots and then Stamps. Not to mention the Leica warranty service which is simply outstanding. I had a mishap with a lens drop with the mount part that made it unusable. I sent it to Wetzlar and they gave me back another identical lens new, sealed. Obviously I had to pay a "modest" amount much, much lower than the sale price and all in less than a month. For this alone, the highest marks. Service that I don't think any other brand can give apart from I don't know Hasselblad maybe. And this is done to get to celebrate 100 Years in a big way!

Michele Azzetti

sent on 18 Giugno 2025

Pros: Generally superlative rendering.

Cons: Weight. I hate it because over the years I have tried other good lenses but I have only thrown money out of the window!!!

Opinion: It is a perspective on which there is little to say except that together with the SL3 it renders files that printed give a unique satisfaction. Colors, contrast, sharpness, etc. everything at its best. The only flaw is the weight but it is obvious that the glass weighs heavily. Let's say that given the results the weight is forgotten. The focal length from 90 reaches 280 is very interesting because it covers a range that is used in most cases. If associated with the 24/90 the circle closes and with two lenses you do everything. After months of use, I supplement the review with a feature that may or may not be irrelevant depending on use. With SL3 or S1 lumix the autofocus is slow and imprecise with moving subjects, which does not happen with other L-Mount lenses or rather that happens but not at the levels of 90/280. I'll try with SL3S but I doubt that magic will happen. It is a perspective that has 10 years of life so... and if you think about the project even more. It should be renewed!! Leicaaaaaa, Leicaaaaa... ready ready Update: new firmware and here are the autofocus problems almost solved. Now I have to tell the truth, I am fully satisfied, animal or animal recognition and eye works really well for what are my needs.

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