Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if
- You want a wider view: 55mm vs 70mm at the wide end
Pick the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 135mm at the long 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
9 differences| APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. | Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
55-135mm
|
70-200mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
500 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
110 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
60 mm
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Leica both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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