Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 11175 90-280mm
Seven anomalous partial dispersion elements and a 3.5-stop optical stabilization system deliver virtually aberration-free images across the 90-280mm range at f/2.8-4. The robust, all-metal build and fast linear-motor autofocus ensure dependable handling in demanding environments. This lens is best for portrait specialists and event photographers who prioritize critical sharpness, smooth bokeh, and reliable telephoto versatility.
Focal length 90-280mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount L-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weight 1850 g
af type Autofocus
lens type zoom
50 Overall Score
Price $7,805
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Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 280 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 11175 90-280mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90-280mm | 17-70mm | 12mm | 24-200mm | 28-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/4 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1850 | 544 | 225 | 570 | 420 | 560 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | stepping motor | stepping motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 11175 90-280mm | 53.5 | 80.5 | 9.2 | 14.2 | 20.9 | 82.5 | 83 | 49.5 | 82.6 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 89.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Compare | 87.1 | 96.5 | 91 | 86.6 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 33.8 | 54.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 87.1 | 62.9 | 67.6 | 38.8 | 93 | 64.4 | 96.7 | 90.3 | 97 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.5 | 76.3 | 77.8 | 35.2 | 88.5 | 64.4 | 92.6 | 59.8 | 93.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
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