Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Both are Leica L zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 640 g lighter (500 g vs 1140 g)
- You need more reach: 135mm vs 90mm at the long end
Pick the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. 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 APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is made for APS-C
Spec differences
8 differences| APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. | Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
55-135mm
|
24-90mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
500 g
lighter
|
1140 g
|
| Length |
110 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
slimmer
|
88 mm
|
| Filter thread |
60 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
18 elements / 15 groups
|
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Leica both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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