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New telephoto zoom lens for the Leica SL-System: The APO-VARIO--SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4 is the ideal lens for a wide range of photographic needs, from close-ups to travel photography and shooting at sporting events.

Wetzlar, 16 March 2016. The latest addition to the Leica SL-System lens portfolio, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4, is now on sale. This fast telephoto zoom lens offers a range of focal lengths that follows on directly from the already available Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. lens. Together, these two lenses cover a range of focal lengths extending from 24 to 280 mm and guarantee the versatility photographers need for a wide range of subjects and situations.

The new Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4 is distinguished by high speed and an extensive range of focal lengths and impresses with outstanding optical and mechanical precision. Its integrated optical image stabilization (OIS) enables exposure times to be increased by up to 3.5 stops and guarantees shake-free hand-held photography even at telephoto settings. This telephoto zoom lens is an entirely new design and with dual internal focusing that ensures very fast and quiet autofocus and constantly high imaging performance at distances from infinity to its close focusing limit. With close focusing limits of 0.6 meters at 90 mm and 1.4 meters at 280 mm, and a reproduction ratio of 1:4.8 to 1:5, this versatile lens is simply predestined for close-up photography. The Leica APO- Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4 is sealed against dust, splash-proof and features a detachable tripod plate for easier handling.

As is the case for all Leica lenses, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4 was designed and developed by Leica optical specialists in Wetzlar and unites equal measures of optical and technical expertise. The combination of cutting-edge technologies and high- quality materials guarantees consistent quality in all respects. The design of the Leica APO- Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4 comprises 23 elements (in seven moving groups), seven of which are made from glasses with anomalous partial dispersion for the minimisation of chromatic aberrations. The movement of the two focusing elements is provided by a newly developed drive concept with linear positioning of the lenses by stepping motors. A special feature of this is that the overall length of the lens does not change when either focusing or zooming. The lens hood supplied with the lens suppresses undesirable reflections and stray light and prevents flare.

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4 also features a tripod plate for attaching it to a tripod. Its ergonomic design makes the lens easier to carry by hand and allows the attachment of a lens belt. A lockable rotating tripod collar allows the lens to be fixed at any angle. The collar has detents every 90 degrees for rapid switching from landscape to portrait format.

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4 is on sale as of 24 March 2016.

The current lens portfolio, comprising the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4, will be expanded later this year by the Leica -SL 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH. prime lens (available in Q4/2016). What’s more, the exceptional compatibility of the Leica SL-System grants photographers access to almost all Leica lenses ever made. For instance, all Leica T lenses can be mounted on the Leica SL without an adapter and the already available M-Adapter T enables the use of almost all -Lenses constructed since 1954. -Lenses can be mounted with the S-Adapter L (available 05/2016) and R-Adapter (available Q3/2016) allows Leica R- System lenses to be used with the Leica SL.

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Sandra Looke Corporate Communications AG Phone +49 (0)6441 2080 404 [email protected]

Technical Data LEICA APO-VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4

Compatible cameras: Leica SL, Leica T (Typ 701) 1 Angles of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) at 90 / 280mm: For Leica SL (Typ 601): approx. 26°, 22°, 15° / 9°, 7,5°, 5°, for Leica T (type 701): approx. 17°, 15°, 10°* / 6°, 5°, 3°** (corresponding to approx. 135*/420** focal length in 35 mm format) 2 Optical design Number of lenses / groups: 23/17 Position of the entrance pupil (when infinite): 90/280 mm: 130,2/-21,1 mm (in the direction of light incidence in front of/behind bayonet fitting contact area) Image stabilization 3: Multiple axis system, stabilization performance 3.5 shutter speed stages in accordance with CIPA testing conditions Distance setting Setting: Either automatic (Autofocus) 4 or manual, modes are set on the camera Focusing range (at 90 / 280mm): 0.6/1.4 m Smallest object field/ Biggest scale (at 90 / 280mm): For Leica SL (Typ 601): approx. 114 x 171 mm/1:4.8 / 120 x 180 mm/1:5, for Leica T (Typ 701): approx. 76 x 114 mm/1:4.8 / 80 x 120 mm/1:5 Aperture Setting / Function: Electronically controlled aperture, setting via turn/push wheel on camera, half values can also be set Lowest value: 22 Bayonet fitting: Leica L bayonet fitting with contact strip Filter mount/lens hood: External bayonet fitting for lens hood (included), internal thread for E82 filters, filter mount does not rotate Finish: Black anodized Dimensions and weight Length of the bayonet fitting contact surface: Approx. 238/310 mm (without/with lens hood) Biggest diameter/height with tripod shoe: approx. 88/123 mm (lens hood (W x H) 116 x 96mm) Weight: approx. 1850/1950 g (without/with tripod shoe)

1 Never hold the combination of a T camera and this lens just by the camera housing; always support the lens as well. This relieves pressure on the camera bayonet fitting. 2 The nominal focal lengths of the Leica SL lenses are based on the 35mm-format, i.e. on a film format of 24 x 36mm. In comparison, with its 23.6 x 15.7mm, the sensor in the Leica T (Typ 701) is somewhat smaller though, approximately by a factor of 0.66. Therefore, when used on the Leica T (Typ 701), these lenses have angles of view corresponding to lenses with focal lengths that are longer approximately by a factor of 1.52 (1.52 = reciprocal of 0.66). 3 Function is not available when used on the Leica T (Typ 701). 4 Function is slower when used on the Leica T (Typ 701).