Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount) is 111g lighter (745g vs 856g).
- —For close-ups the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.37× vs 0.34×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
- 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 745g, 111g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 0.37× magnification
- +A physical aperture ring
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
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
- 24–70mm
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 856g
- 745g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 123.0mm
- 87.8 × 120.2mm
- Volume
- 748 cm³
- 728 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.14 g/cm³
- 1.02 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.18m
- 0.17m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.34×
- 0.37×◆
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 15
- 19 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Stepping motor
- HLA Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- Unconfirmed
- $1,199
- Sharpness
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5
- 8.5
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- 8.8◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4
- 8.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.4◆
- 9.0
- Value / Size
- 6.4
- 8.7◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
- 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.