Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The AF 14-24mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) is 414g lighter (441g vs 855g).
- —For close-ups the AF 14-24mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) reaches 0.26× vs 0.14×.
Which to choose
- Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH.
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
- AF 14-24mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 441g, 414g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 0.26× magnification
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
- 14–24mm
- 14–24mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 855g
- 441g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 85.0 × 131.0mm
- 84.0 × 86.8mm
- Volume
- 743 cm³
- 481 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.15 g/cm³
- 0.92 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.18m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.14×
- 0.26×◆
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 13
- 15 / 11
- Aperture blades
- Not published
- 9
- Focus drive
- AF motor (type not published)
- Linear STM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,495
- Unconfirmed
- Sharpness
- 8.8◆
- 8.1
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5◆
- 8.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2◆
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 8.0
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH.
- AF 14-24mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.