Leica 16-35mm f3.5-4.5 Vario-Elmar-SL Asph Lens

As expected from any such Leica lens, the Leica 16-35mm f3.5-4.5 Vario-Elmar-SL Asph Lens features all the merits that enable the trademark Leica-level image quality and performance. This lens, well-suited to street, architecture, landscape and portrait photography, is equipped with an advanced and complex lens structure that delivers incredible image quality throughout the zoom range. This optical design is comprised of 18 glass elements arranged in 12 groups, including the use of two aspherical and three anomalous partial dispersion elements. These elements are treated with multi-layer coatings which together maintain image quality by suppressing reflections, flare, and ghosting, and significantly reducing aspherical and chromatic aberrations. A strong stepping AF motor and internal focusing system maintain image quality throughout the focal range and provide fast, precise and near-silent AF performance. Again, this lens is designed for quality and never ceases to impress.

Leica 16-35mm f3.5-4.5 Vario-Elmar-SL Asph Lens Key Features:

• Incredible, guaranteed Leica image quality & construction
• Designed for use on full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras
• Compatible on APS-C models, providing a 24-52.5mm equivalent range
• A hugely versatile focal range for various photographic disciplines
• A wide aperture range from f3.5 to f22 that caters to most
• Exceptional imaging and operational performance
• The optical design sees 18 glass elements arranged in 12 groups
• Incorporates 2 aspherical & 3 anomalous partial dispersion elements
• Multi-layer coatings suppress reflections, flare, and ghosting
• Floating lens element system and an internal focusing design
• A stepping AF motor delivers fast, precise & near-silent AF
• Water-repellent AquaDura coating helps to protect lens elements
• Weather-sealed design protects against dust and moisture

Expanded Leica 16-35mm f3.5-4.5 Vario-Elmar-SL Asph Lens Key Features:

Lens Construction

As a standard of any Leica lens, there is an advanced and complex lens structure which is what enables such a high level of image quality. This lens sees an optical design that is comprised of 18 glass elements, arranged in 12 groups. This includes the use of two aspherical elements that greatly reduce distortion and spherical aberrations, resulting in improved sharpness and accurate rendering. Additionally, there are three anomalous partial dispersion glass elements that are used to suppress chromatic aberrations throughout the entire aperture range, delivering more accurate colours and rich clarity. Select elements throughout the barrel feature multi-layer coatings which help to suppress flare, ghosting and surface reflections (non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass) which results in overall colour fidelity and contrast.

Intelligent Focusing

The lens structure uses a floating system which is complemented by an internal focusing design. This sort of design helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the 16-35mm focal range. This lens is also equipped with a powerful stepping autofocus motor which provides fast, accurate and near-silent autofocus performance which is ideal for both stills and video work. With the option of a full-time manual focus overdrive, you are afforded the flexibility to best suit your scene, whether you need a near-silent AF in noise-sensitive areas or you need to take manual control for selective focus.

Not Just a Pretty Picture

As we all know, Leica lenses provide the professional, high-quality images that every practitioner strives for. But it also is designed to last and weather the elements. Meeting the demands of professional workflows, the German-made Leica 16-35mm f3.5-4.5 Vario-Elmar-SL Asph Lens has a weather-sealed design that helps protect from rain and dust, and further to this, it features water-repellent AquaDura coatings that will ensure quality remains intact even in adverse weather conditions. Finally, the lens sees an improved lens mount geometry, and combined with its multi-layer coatings, reflections and stray light are significantly suppressed.

What's in the box?

FAQs:

What is this lens ideal for?

This lens is ideal for and well-suited for group or singular portraits, street, architecture and landscape photography. But can easily be tasked with other types of photography, too.

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

This lens does not feature lens image stabilisation.

Does the lens extend when focusing?

This lens features an internal focusing system meaning it will stay the same length throughout the focal range.

Can I use this for astrophotography?

By all means. This lens, with its wide-angle field of view, is perfect for this type of photography.