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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. vs Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art

Both are Leica L zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 104 g lighter (856 g vs 960 g)
  • You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 70mm vs 45mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art if

  • You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. and the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Focal length
24-70mm
28-45mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/1.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight
856 g lighter
960 g
Length
not listed
151.4 mm
Diameter
not listed
87.8 mm
Filter thread
not listed
82 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.3 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.25×
Aperture blades
not listed
11
Optical design
not listed
18 elements / 15 groups
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2024
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Image stabilization
No both

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