Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. vs Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Both are Leica L zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 600 g lighter (256 g vs 856 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 24mm at the wide end
Pick the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm 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: 70mm vs 56mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. is made for APS-C
Spec differences
9 differences| Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. | Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-56mm
|
24-70mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
256 g
lighter
|
856 g
|
| Length |
60 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 groups
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Leica both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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