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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH. vs Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) is 145g lighter (995g vs 1140g).
  • —For close-ups the 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.32× 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
    • +Optical stabilisation
  • 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 995g, 145g less than the next
    • +The longest reach: up to 105mm
    • +The best close-ups: 0.32× magnification
    • +A physical aperture ring

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Leica
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
VARIO-ELMARIT
Sigma
28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
16842ART
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
24–90mm
28–105mm
Max aperture
F2.8–4
F2.8
Weight
1,140g
995g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
88.0 × 138.0mm
87.8 × 157.9mm
Volume
839 cm³◆
956 cm³
Density
1.36 g/cm³
1.04 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀82mm
⌀82mm
Min focus
0.30m◆
0.40m
Max magnification
0.26×
0.32×◆
Elements / groups
18 / 15
18 / 13
Aperture blades
Not published
12
Focus drive
Stepping motor with linear positioning
HLA Linear Motor
Stabilisation
Yes
—
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
—
Yes · de-click
Released
2015
2024
MSRP (USD)
Unconfirmed
$1,499
Sharpness
8.8
8.8
Bokeh Rendering
8.0
8.5◆
Autofocus Speed
8.6
8.9◆
Flare Resistance
8.6◆
8.2
Build / Sealing
9.2◆
8.9
Value / Size
6.0
8.4◆
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
  • 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

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