Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Leica L wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
- You want a wider view: 11mm vs 12mm at the wide end
Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You need more reach: 24mm vs 23mm at the long end
Spec differences
10 differences| Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Laowa
|
| Focal length |
11-23mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
386 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.4×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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