Leica SL2-S Digital Camera With Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH Lens

Leica SL2-S With Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH Lens Kit Summary

The new L-mount Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH Lens has been combined with Leica’s full frame SL2-S camera in this superb mirrorless hybrid kit. Together these are capable of delivering thrilling performance with 25 fps high speed shooting, low light ISO 100,000 capabilities and smooth video at up to C4k at 60p 10bit 4:2:2 using an external recorder such as the Atomos Ninja V. Movies can also be recorded straight to an SD card internally at 4K at 30p 10bit 4:2:2, all of which are stabilised by multi-axis in-body stabilisation for pin-sharp results.

The fast standard zoom lens provides a versatile 24-70mm focal range with bright constant f/2.8 aperture to complement the camera perfectly.

Features at a glance

• Camera with 5.5 stops of built-in stabilisation and ISO 100,000 low light performance
• Hybrid shooters combination of 24MP images and stunning Cinema 4K video 30p internal or 60p external
• Constant f/2.8 aperture zoom lens with fast, quiet AF works with Leica face and body detection
• High speed shooting in mechanical and electronic shutter modes
• Separate user interface for both photo and video settings

With a camera capable of 14.1 EV stops of dynamic range users can capture images and movies in virtually any lighting conditions, making full use of Leica’s 225 AF points. Images can also be recorded and edited directly in Capture One 21 Pro for the first time which now includes Leica lens corrections.

Leica SL2-S Camera With Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH Lens in More Detail

Sl2-S camera detail

• 24 megapixel CMOS-BSI full-frame sensor
• All metal camera body with milled aluminium top cover and bottom plate
• 25 fps electronic shutter, 9 fps mechanical shutter with 4GB internal buffer memory
• Up to ISO 100,000
• Video recording with 4K at 30p 10bit 4:2:2 / C4k at 30p 10bit 4:2:2 (internal) up to 4K at 60p 10bit 4:2:2 / C4k at 60p 10bit 4:2:2 (via HDMI)
• Endless filming with no time limit or overheating
• 5,76 MP EyeRes viewfinder with unique and easy operating diopter adjustment
• High build quality designed and made in Germany

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens detail

• Compact versatile standard zoom lens weighing in at 856g
• Bright constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range
• Six aspherical lenses deliver very well corrected chromatic aberrations
• Close focus distance of just 18 cm for dynamic compositions
• Fast and quiet autofocus well suited to stills and video

The L-mount alliance is seeing new full frame L-mount lenses released regularly to cater for any photographic requirement. Alliance members include Sigma, Panasonic Lumix and of course Leica themselves. For those who crave the highest pixel count from a camera currently available in the full frame SL range can choose the 47 megapixel SL2 camera with Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH Lens. Read more details about this SL2-S hybrid 24MP camera in our Leica SL2-S camera review blog post.

What’s in the box

• Leica SL2-S full frame mirrorless camera
• Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens
• Leica BP-SCL4 rechargeable battery
• Leica BC-SCL4 Char
• Lens front cap
• Lens hood (metal)
• Lens rear cap
• Lens pouch

Optional Accessories

• Leica SF 40 Flashgun which is quick and easy to use
• Sandisk Extreme Pro SDCX UHS-II Card 128Gb 300Mb/s - perfect for high fps and movie data
• RDE VideoMic GO directional audio from leaders in sound recording
• DJI RSC 2 Pro Combo Gimbal Stabiliser Kit class leading pro stabilisation

Leica SL2-S Camera With Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH Lens Sample images

Camera: Leica SL2-S. Focal length: 48mm. Exposure: 1/320 sec. f/2.8. ISO 100.

Camera: Leica SL2-S. Focal length: 70mm. Exposure: 1/125 sec. f/2.8. ISO 6400.

We have even more Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH Lens image samples with 100% crop in our blog.