Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Leica L telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 does not
Spec differences
11 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1135 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
197.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
86 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.24×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2020
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100-400mm both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
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