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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
  • You want a wider view: 60mm vs 100mm at the wide end
  • 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

15 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 and the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Focal length
100-400mm
60-600mm
Max aperture
f/5
f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
not listed
2495 g
Length
not listed
279.2 mm
Diameter
not listed
119.4 mm
Filter thread
not listed
105 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
2.6 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.42×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
not listed
27 elements / 19 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Linear motor
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2023
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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