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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. vs Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary

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

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

  • You need more reach: 70mm vs 28mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 406 g lighter (450 g vs 856 g)
  • You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. and the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
Brand
Leica
Sigma
Type
Zoom
Wide Zoom
Focal length
24-70mm
16-28mm
Weight
856 g
450 g lighter
Length
not listed
100.6 mm
Diameter
not listed
77.2 mm
Filter thread
not listed
72 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.25 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.18×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Autofocus motor
not listed
Stepping motor
Released
not listed
2022
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Image stabilization
No both

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