Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 vs Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG 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 300mm at the wide end
Pick the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
- 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 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
300-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5
|
f/4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
3985 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
467.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
167 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
28 elements / 21 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
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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