Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 vs Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.
Both are Leica L zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 55mm at the wide end
- You shoot full frame: the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is made for APS-C
Pick the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 245 g lighter (500 g vs 745 g)
- You need more reach: 135mm vs 70mm at the long end
Spec differences
15 differences| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 | Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Leica
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
55-135mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
745 g
|
500 g
lighter
|
| Length |
120.2 mm
|
110 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
68 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
60 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.37×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Leica L mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.
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