Best telephoto lens for the leica sl2 s?

For a telephoto on the Leica SL2-S, I'd start with the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4. It covers portraits up to sport and wildlife reach in one lens, and it stays bright at the short end. Its f/2.8 to f/4 range is useful when the light drops.

If you need more reach, the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports goes much further. The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports is the choice for serious wildlife or sport, with a brighter aperture at long focal lengths, but expect a large, heavy lens. As the sensor sizes guide notes, full-frame telephotos are bulky, so weigh the lens with the body before you commit. The lenses guide explains how focal length maps to subject, and the Leica SL2-S page lists every lens that fits.

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