Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 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 Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 if
- You want a wider view: 100mm 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 400mm at the long end
- 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
13 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 | Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
2100 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
263.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
109.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
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
|
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/5 both
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