The L-mount has opened up certain Leica lenses to many photographers and filmmakers, promising the company’s legendary image quality with a wide range of options. One such lens is the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3, which offers a versatile focal length for a wide range of applications, such as wildlife and sports photography. This great video review looks at the lens and what kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it during use.
Coming to you from TV Camera StoreThis great video review will look at the new one Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 . Lens. The 100-400mm f/5-6.3 comes with a host of advanced features, including:
- 22 elements in 16 groups
- Optical image stabilization system with up to four stops of compensation
- Removable Arca-compatible tripod
- Weatherproof design
- AquaDura coating for increased resistance to the elements
- Minimum focus distance: 3.6 feet / 1.1 m
- Length: 7.8 inches / 198 mm
Overall, the 100-400mm f/5-6.3 offers some impressive image quality at a very reasonable price. It’s certainly great to see some of the company’s lens designs and qualities come to terms with more popular and utilitarian options. Check out the video above for a full rundown of the lens.
