Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 vs Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3
Both are Leica L telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 90mm vs 100mm at the wide end
Pick the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 280mm at the long end
Spec differences
5 differences| APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 | Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
90-280mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅔ stops faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
1710 g
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Leica both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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