Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3 vs Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3 is 570g lighter (1530g vs 2100g).
- —At launch the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) cost $696 less ($1,499 vs $2,195).
- —For close-ups the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) reaches 0.34× vs 0.24×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 1530g, 570g less than the next
- +The widest view: starts at 100mm
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The longest reach: up to 600mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.34× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $1,499, $696 less
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 100–400mm
- 150–600mm
- Max aperture
- F5–6.3
- F5–6.3
- Weight
- 1,530g◆
- 2,100g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 198.0mm
- 109.4 × 263.6mm
- Volume
- 1204 cm³◆
- 2478 cm³
- Density
- 1.27 g/cm³
- 0.85 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀95mm
- Min focus
- 1.10m
- 0.58m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.24×
- 0.34×◆
- Elements / groups
- 22 / 16
- 25 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- AF motor (type not published)
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,195
- $1,499◆
- Sharpness
- 8.6◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 7.8
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3◆
- 8.1
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- 8.0
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.8
- Value / Size
- 7.0
- 8.7◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.