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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 October 10, 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 June 18, 2025

Pros: Overall excellent performance

Cons: Weight, slow and inaccurate autofocus with moving subjects.

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

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

Poggio Covili at dawn

by Vieri Bottazzini
49 comments, 6326 views

The nymph of the lake

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24 comments, 8693 views

Julia

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9 comments, 3884 views

HI RES 49.4 MP

Aurora

by Valerio Tagliabue
15 comments, 3642 views

HI RES 12.0 MP

Red Passion

by Valerio Tagliabue
23 comments, 1685 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Aurora

by Valerio Tagliabue
12 comments, 2911 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Barcis and abandoned can

by Valerio Tagliabue
7 comments, 1823 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Untitled Photo

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7 comments, 2692 views

HI RES 44.5 MP

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Lamborghini Huracan

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HI RES 58.4 MP

A magical sunrise in Tuscany

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7 comments, 1794 views

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8 comments, 1782 views

A Tuscan Sunrise

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6 comments, 1723 views

Marika

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1 comments, 1857 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

The veins of the city.

by Mattiabonavida
9 comments, 1919 views

Martina

by Michele Azzetti
7 comments, 425 views

HI RES 7.2 MP

Morning Fog

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2 comments, 1809 views

Untitled Photo

by Valerio Tagliabue
4 comments, 1408 views

HI RES 46.7 MP

Catwalk Candelara

by Florin Dumitru
0 comments, 1052 views

HI RES 19.7 MP

Smile

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3 comments, 1845 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

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HI RES 24.0 MP

Untitled Photo

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HI RES 24.0 MP

I compote

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HI RES 24.0 MP

Untitled Photo

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0 comments, 1821 views

HI RES 6.2 MP

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1 comments, 1222 views

by Serguei Koultchitskii
0 comments, 2850 views

Lake Levico

by Michele Azzetti
1 comments, 420 views

HI RES 7.2 MP

Old Port

by Valerio Tagliabue
0 comments, 688 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Untitled Photo

by Valerio Tagliabue
3 comments, 219 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Rebe

by Florin Dumitru
6 comments, 590 views

HI RES 9.6 MP

Anchovy

by Florin Dumitru
0 comments, 1488 views

HI RES 9.7 MP

Karina

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HI RES 16.1 MP

Camilla

by Florin Dumitru
3 comments, 1015 views

HI RES 12.2 MP

Curls

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3 comments, 1441 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

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The wait...

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0 comments, 1385 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Elena

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0 comments, 934 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Sara Catwalk

by Florin Dumitru
0 comments, 1029 views

HI RES 12.4 MP

Scarlet

by Florin Dumitru
2 comments, 999 views

HI RES 8.9 MP

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