Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 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 Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 359 g lighter (256 g vs 615 g)
- You want a compact lens: 60 mm vs 121.4 mm long
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 56mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
Spec differences
14 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
18-56mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Weight |
256 g
lighter
|
615 g
|
| Length |
60 mm
shorter
|
121.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
73.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 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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