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Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary

Both are Leica L lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 115 g lighter (500 g vs 615 g)

Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if

  • You want a wider view: 16mm vs 55mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 135mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. does not

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Type
Zoom
Superzoom
Focal length
55-135mm
16-300mm
Weight
500 g lighter
615 g
Length
110 mm shorter
121.4 mm
Diameter
68 mm slimmer
73.8 mm
Filter thread
60 mm
67 mm
Max magnification
not listed
0.5×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
20 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Linear motor
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2025
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Format
APS-C both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both

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