Skip to content
Menu

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. vs Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 260 g lighter (700 g vs 960 g)

Pick the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. and the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Max aperture
f/2
f/1.4 1 stop faster
Weight
700 g lighter
960 g
Length
not listed
131.7 mm
Diameter
not listed
82.8 mm
Filter thread
not listed
77 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.28 m
Max magnification
0.2× larger
0.19×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
not listed
17 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
HSM
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
28mm both
Image stabilization
No both

More comparisons

Compare other lenses or browse our best-of guides.