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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.

Lens for L-Mount · Announced June 2025

Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Wide
  • Standard

Typically A$3,383–A$3,600 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

A$3,600

at Georges Cameras3% above its 30-day average

Compare with 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
  • Zoom range: 28–70mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus: Yes
  • Weight: 572 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed
  • Max magnification: 0.30×, Focuses to 0.19 m

Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. overview

The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. is a 28–70mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras on L-Mount, announced by Leica in June 2025. 24 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits.

New, it sells for A$3,600 in Australia (Georges Cameras). Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$3,383 to A$3,600 new.

Worth comparing it with the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. and Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.

Where to buy the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. in Australia

More used Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Things to know

  • 28–70mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Autofocus; no optical stabilisation.
  • 572 g; 73 × 102 mm; 67mm filters; extends as it zooms.
  • Focuses down to 0.19 m, up to 0.30× magnification.
  • Weather sealed.
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Portraits (70–70mm-equivalent reach at f/2.8)

From the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.'s published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 11% 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.

Lowest new and used price of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$2,190≈ A$3,187$2,115≈ A$3,078
United Kingdom£1,705.65≈ A$3,323—
Europe—€1,850≈ A$3,006
Australia(you)A$3,600—
Singapore——

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

We've seen used Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. prices on 2 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between A$2,799 and A$3,600. Latest typical used A$2,799. Latest lowest new A$3,600.17 Oct6 NovA$3,600A$2,799
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026A$2,799A$2,799A$2,7991
Oct 2026A$2,799A$2,799A$2,7991

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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Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. specifications

Optics

Focal length
28–70mm
35mm equivalent
28–70mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
16 / 12
Aperture blades
—
Closest focus
0.19 m
Max magnification
0.30×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
Yes
Internal zoom
No
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
572 g
Diameter × length
73 × 102 mm
Filter thread
67 mm

Cameras it fits

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