L-Mount Alliance. The 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Vario-Elmarit-SL belongs to the L-mount alliance, which consists of Leica, Sigma, Panasonic, DJI, and Blackmagic. With the goal of providing an extensive product line across many manufacturers, the L-mount alliance uses an L-mount standard (originally designed by Leica) for many of the latest mirrorless products coming from these brands. The design of L-mount also lends itself to easy pairing with many adapters. The large inner diameter of this mount type means faster maximum apertures without sacrificing the smaller form factor benefits of mirrorless systems.

High-End Leica Construction. Despite its incredibly small form factor, this is a high-performance lens. All the lens elements are crafted from high-quality glass that meet Leica’s stringent standards and produce razor-sharp, high-contrast, and accurately-colored imagery. All of this is inside an all-metal housing that is dust and splash-proof.

Smallest in its Class. This is among one of the smallest – if not the smallest – lens in this focal range. It’s only 1.3 pounds and 4" long and is nearly an inch shorter than the comparable Leica 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Vario-Elmarit-SL. This level of mobility makes this lens the perfect choice for everyday shooting and for traveling. The best cameras and lenses are the ones you have with you and this is a lens you’ll be happy to carry around with you all day long.