Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Leica L zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. if
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 566 g lighter (290 g vs 856 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 24mm at the wide end
Spec differences
11 differences| Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
18-50mm
|
| Weight |
856 g
|
290 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
74.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
65.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
55 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.36×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2021
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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