Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.
Lens for L-Mount · Announced April 2018
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Ultra-wide
- Wide
- Standard
Typically A$9,383–A$10,200 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$10,200
at Georges Cameras3% above its 30-day average
- Used from
- A$8,661.50 at Camera Electronic15% under new
- Used, typically
- A$8,661.50
- Zoom range: 16–35mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/3.5–4.5, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 990 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.27×, Focuses to 0.25 m
Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. overview
The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. is a 16–35mm f/3.5–4.5 zoom for full-frame cameras on L-Mount, announced by Leica in April 2018. 24 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors.
New, it sells for A$10,200 in Australia (Georges Cameras); used and refurbished copies start at A$8,661.50. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$9,383 to A$10,200 new.
Worth comparing it with the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art.
Where to buy the Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. in Australia
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Camera ElectronicLowest used
Open boxIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
A$8,661.50
Georges CamerasBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
A$10,200
Digidirect
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
A$9,179.10
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Things to know
- 16–35mm zoom, f/3.5–4.5 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom).
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 990 g; 88 × 123 mm; 82mm filters; internal zoom (doesn't extend).
- Focuses down to 0.25 m, up to 0.27× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$8,661.50 in Australia (asking prices over 21 days); today from A$8,661.50.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (16mm-equivalent wide end)
From the Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 13% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $6,084.95≈ A$8,856 | $4,495≈ A$6,542 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$10,200 | A$8,661.50 |
| Singapore | S$9,050≈ A$10,277 | S$7,050≈ A$8,006 |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$8,661.50
Usually A$8,661.50 to A$8,661.50 · 21 days, 21 listings
Cheapest used today
A$8,661.50
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$8,661.50 | A$8,661.50 | A$8,661.50 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$8,661.50 | A$8,661.50 | A$8,661.50 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16–35mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 16–35mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5–4.5
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 12
- Aperture blades
- —
- Closest focus
- 0.25 m
- Max magnification
- 0.27×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 990 g
- Diameter × length
- 88 × 123 mm
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
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