Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH. vs Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Key differences
- —The Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. is 568g lighter (572g vs 1140g).
- —For close-ups the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. reaches 0.30× vs 0.26×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The widest view: starts at 24mm
- +The longest reach: up to 90mm
- +Optical stabilisation
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 572g, 568g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 0.30× 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
- 24–90mm
- 28–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8–4
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,140g
- 572g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 138.0mm
- 73.0 × 102.0mm
- Volume
- 839 cm³
- 427 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.36 g/cm³
- 1.34 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.30m
- 0.19m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.26×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 15
- 16 / 12
- Aperture blades
- Not published
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping motor with linear positioning
- Not specified by Leica
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2015
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- Unconfirmed
- $1,890
- Sharpness
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0
- 8.7◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6◆
- 8.4
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 8.0
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 9.0
- Value / Size
- 6.0
- 7.6◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.