The L mount has opened up certain Leica lenses to many photographers and filmmakers, promising the company's legendary image quality in a variety 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 excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage.
Coming to you from The Camera Store TV, this great video review takes a look at the new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens. The 100-400mm f/5-6.3 comes with a wide range of advanced featured, including:
- 22 elements in 16 groups
- Optical image stabilization system with up to four stops of compensation
- Detachable Arca-type-compatible tripod base
- Weather-sealed design
- AquaDura coating for increased resistance to elements
- Minimum focusing distance: 3.6 feet / 1.1 m
- Length: 7.8 inches / 198 mm
Altogether, the 100-400mm f/5-6.3 offers some impressive image quality at a very reasonable price. It is certainly great to see some of the company's lens design and quality coming to more common and pragmatic options. Check out the video above for the full rundown on the lens.
