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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary

Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. if

  • You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is made for APS-C

Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 375 g lighter (615 g vs 990 g)
  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 35mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. does not

Spec differences

15 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. and the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Type
Wide Zoom
Superzoom
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Focal length
16-35mm
16-300mm
Weight
990 g
615 g lighter
Length
123 mm
121.4 mm
Diameter
88 mm
73.8 mm slimmer
Filter thread
82 mm
67 mm
Max magnification
not listed
0.5×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
18 elements / 12 groups
20 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Linear motor
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2025
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both

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