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Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary

Both are Leica L lenses. 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: 50 g lighter (500 g vs 550 g)

Pick the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary if

  • You want a wider view: 20mm vs 55mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 200mm vs 135mm at the long end
  • You shoot full frame: the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is made for APS-C

Spec differences

15 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Type
Zoom
Superzoom
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
55-135mm
20-200mm
Weight
500 g lighter
550 g
Length
110 mm shorter
115.5 mm
Diameter
68 mm slimmer
77.2 mm
Filter thread
60 mm
72 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.17 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.5×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
18 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Linear motor
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2025
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Image stabilization
No both

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