Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Both are Leica L telephoto zoom 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 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 390 g lighter (1710 g vs 2100 g)
- You want a wider view: 90mm vs 150mm at the wide end
Pick the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 280mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 does not
Spec differences
14 differences| Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 | Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
90-280mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅔ stops faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
1710 g
lighter
|
2100 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
263.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
slimmer
|
109.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
2.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.35×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
25 elements / 15 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2021
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
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