Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 vs Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 if
- You need more reach: 280mm vs 180mm at the long end
Pick the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 982.2 g lighter (727.8 g vs 1710 g)
- You want a wider view: 60mm vs 90mm at the wide end
Spec differences
12 differences| Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 | Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
90-280mm
|
60-180mm
|
| Weight |
1710 g
|
727.8 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
147 mm
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
86.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.35 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.26×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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