Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 vs Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 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 more reach: 280mm vs 200mm at the long end
Pick the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 365 g lighter (1345 g vs 1710 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 90mm at the wide 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
12 differences| Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
90-280mm
|
70-200mm
|
| Weight |
1710 g
|
1345 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
205 mm
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
90.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 15 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2023
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
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