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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm 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 Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 229 g lighter (386 g vs 615 g)
  • You want a wider view: 11mm vs 16mm at the wide end
  • You want a compact lens: 77 mm vs 121.4 mm long

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

  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 23mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. does not

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Type
Wide Zoom
Superzoom
Focal length
11-23mm
16-300mm
Weight
386 g lighter
615 g
Length
77 mm shorter
121.4 mm
Diameter
73 mm
73.8 mm
Max magnification
not listed
0.5×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
14 elements / 11 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
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Format
APS-C both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Filter thread
67 mm both

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