At the Photokina in
Cologne Leica announced several new, additional lenses for the Leica SL
camera. They ere:
- Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
- Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
- Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
- Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH.
- Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.
This is the Leica press release:
Leica expands SL-System
with new lenses
Four primes and an
ultra-wide zoom added to the innovative, mirrorless Leica SL-System
Leica Camera has revealed
the forthcoming lens line-up for its innovative Leica SL mirrorless camera
system. Within the next 18 months, Leica SL photographers can look forward to
the expansion of the SL lens portfolio with the addition of an ultra-wide zoom
and four prime lenses, suitable for shooting in an extensive range of
photographic situations.
The Leica SL-System, which
was successfully launched in October 2015, reinforces Leica Camera’s position
as a premium manufacturer of professional tools and services for all genres of
photography. Its impressive electronic viewfinder features EyeRes technology, a
concept developed by Leica specifically for this camera. With a barely
perceptible latency time, an impressive resolution of 4.4 million pixels and magnification
comparable to a medium format camera, this electronic viewfinder offers an
entirely new visual experience.
Whether shooting still
pictures or Cine 4K video, the 24 MP full-frame sensor delivers consistently
excellent image quality. Furthermore, the Leica SL has raised the bar with its
intuitive handling, as well as its logically positioned,
individually-configurable controls and outstanding versatility.
The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm
f/1.4 ASPH. is the first prime lens for the Leica SL-System and sets a new
standard in the market. Its large maximum aperture makes this high-performance
lens perfect for shooting in challenging lighting conditions and enables the
use of shallow depth of focus as a creative tool. The fast, precise and
reliable autofocusing guarantee that photographers can concentrate fully on
composition and creativity, rather than searching for optimum sharpness. The
imaging performance of the lens fulfils the most stringent standards. In
particular, when shooting at maximum aperture, the combination of its resolving
power and soft bokeh in unsharp areas clearly isolates subjects from their
surroundings. Thanks to uniform contrast rendition throughout the focusing
range, this applies at all distance settings.
Furthermore, Leica has employed
the latest manufacturing methods, testing technologies and quality assurance
controls in the production of its three additional SL prime lenses: the Leica
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH., Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. and
Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. The outstanding construction and design
clearly illustrate the next step in the development of Leica SL-System lenses,
resulting in more compact dimensions, significantly lower weight, and
exceptional performance that even surpasses that of existing lenses in terms of
resolution, colour and contrast rendition – as well as consistent
centre-to-edge sharpness at all aperture settings.
A further highlight is the
significantly shorter closest focusing distance that allows photographers to
get nearer to their subjects. The fast maximum aperture enables use in
challenging lighting conditions, delivering perfect imaging performance when
shooting wide open. With the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH., Leica
APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH., and Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.,
stopping down becomes merely a useful tool for creative photography.
The Leica
Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. ultra-wide zoom completes the
current range of two zoom lenses, and offers a zoom range ideal for a multitude
of genres, from landscape and architectural photography, wedding, event and
concert photography, to reportage and documentary. In addition to its high
quality and imaging performance, the spray- and dust-sealed construction of
this zoom lens make it an ideal companion in unfavourable shooting conditions.
Leica SL-System and TL
lenses
The Leica SL and Leica T
share the same L-Bayonet, enabling the two systems to use both ranges of lenses
without the need for an adapter. As a result, Leica SL owners can benefit from
the advantages of the current range of six TL-Lenses: the Summilux-TL 35mm
f/1.4 ASPH., Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH., Leica Summicron-TL
23mm f/2 ASPH., Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH., Leica
APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the new Leica
APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60 mm f/2.8 ASPH. This once again underlines the company’s
fundamental principles of system-compatibility and sustainability, and offers
users access to an even more diverse portfolio of Leica products.
A wide range of dedicated
Leica Adapters also allows the use of the Leica SL with the company’s S-System
medium format lenses, the legacy lenses of the analogue Leica R-System, and the
legendary precision lenses within the Leica M rangefinder system. Indeed, the
exceptional compatibility of the Leica SL-System grants photographers access to
almost all Leica lenses ever made. Further adapters from third party providers
also allow a wide range of lenses from other brands to be mounted on the Leica
SL bayonet.
Available from today, a
new Leica SL Handgrip makes camera operation and handling more comfortable in
portrait orientation and features a shutter release button, two control dials
and a joystick controller, providing access to all essential functions of the
Leica SL. The handgrip also offers storage space for an extra camera battery,
considerably extending the time available for photography before batteries need
to be replaced or recharged.
Availability and pricing
The Leica SL Handgrip is
available now in the UK at a suggested retail price of £600 including VAT.
The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm
f/1.4 ASPH. is scheduled to be available in January 2017 at a suggested retail
price of £3,850 including VAT. This will be followed by the Leica APO-Summicron-SL
75mm f/2 ASPH. in Summer 2017. The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. and
the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. are scheduled for Autumn
and Winter 2017 respectively, followed by the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
in Spring 2018. Pricing will be announced nearer to each launch date.
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