This Extender L 1.4x from Leica is a teleconverter designed for the Vario-Elmar-SL100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom lens. It increases the lens' magnification by 1.4 times for a total zoom range of 140-560mm. The teleconverter is fortified against environmental conditions with its weather-sealed design and AquaDura coating.

1.4x Magnification    Weather-Sealed Design, AquaDura Coating

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a rebadged Sigma Lens or Leica made any changes?

A: The Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) is manufactured by Leica and not Sigma.

Q: 2. Will the extender work with the Sigma 100-400mm lens?

A: No, the Leica Extender L 1.4x for Vario-Elmar-SL100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens is not compatible on the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens for Leica L.

Q: 3. Does the lens package include a tripod collar?

A: Yes, the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) does include a tripod collar.

Q: 4. I just purchased the 100-400 zoom lens. There's a knob on the side. Does anyone know what the knob is for?

A: Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) knob on the side of the lens is for when the lens is connected to a tripod via the tripod bracket that knob allows you to rotate the lens from portrait to landscape orientation.

Q: 5. Does the Teleconverter work with the Leica Vario 90-280?

A: The Leica Extender L 1.4x for Vario-Elmar-SL100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens, BH # LEEL14X is only compatible with the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3.

Q: 6. Does the tripod foot have Ara-Swiss style rails?

A: The tripod collar of the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens is not Arca-compatible.

Q: 7. Would this autofocus be compatible with Sigma FP?

A: Yes, the autofocus of Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) is compatible with Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera BH #SIFP.

Q: 8. Does this lens retain all of it's functions on the original G9?

A: Yes, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens retains all of its functions on the Panasonic Lumix G9 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 9. the lens doesn't go on as tight as my 50 Summ-SL I applied some torque while mounted and can feel it move slightly is it normal?

A: Yes, it is normal for the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens (L-Mount) to have some wiggle in the mount. There is a tolerance in how much a lens can wiggle. Some copy of lenses will not be as tight as others, but it will still work perfectly.

Q: 10. How to know this is MK II from apperance? Looks the same as MK I from apperance.

A: The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens and the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens has the same look. However, the II adds 1:2 macro focusing capabilities and compatibility with the 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters.