Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Lens for L-Mount · Announced May 2021
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Wide
- Standard
Typically $2,725–$3,205 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$2,604.95
at eBay.com15% below its 30-day average
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- Used from
- $1,600 at eBay.com39% under new
- Used, typically
- $1,972.50
- Launch RRP
- $2,795Best new is 7% under
- Zoom range: 24–70mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 856 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.34×, Focuses to 0.18 m
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. overview
The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras on L-Mount, announced by Leica in May 2021. 24 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits as well as landscapes and interiors.
New, it sells for $2,604.95 to $3,205 at the 6 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $1,600. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $2,725 to $3,205 new. It launched at $2,795.
Worth comparing it with the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art and Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH..
Where to buy the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. in United States
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Leica Store Miami
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$1,795
Camera West
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above typical used price
$2,050
Abt
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +15%
$3,205
Camera West
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +15%
$3,205
Pictureline
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +15%
$3,205
Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +15%
$3,205
Leica Store Miami
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above RRP +15%
$3,205
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above typical used price
$2,195
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Things to know
- 24–70mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 856 g; 88 × 123 mm; 82mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.18 m, up to 0.34× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $1,972.50 in United States (asking prices over 17 days); today from $1,600.
Good for
- Portraits (70–70mm-equivalent reach at f/2.8)
- Landscapes and interiors (24mm-equivalent wide end)
From the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 28% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD 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 States(you)Cheapest | $2,604.95 | $1,600 |
| United Kingdom | — | £1,360≈ $1,820 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$5,300≈ $3,642 | — |
| 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
Should be worth, used
$1,972.50
Usually $1,915.51 to $2,050 · 17 days, 50 listings
Cheapest used today
$1,600
19% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $1,600 | $1,915.51 | $1,915.51 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $1,795 | $2,050 | $2,050 | 11 |
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.
Videos
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Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 24–70mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Closest focus
- 0.18 m
- Max magnification
- 0.34×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 856 g
- Diameter × length
- 88 × 123 mm
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
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