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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH. vs Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount) is 670g lighter (470g vs 1140g).
  • —For close-ups the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount) 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
    • +Weather sealing
  • 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 470g, 670g 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.

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
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)
CONTEMPORARY
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
24–90mm
28–70mm
Max aperture
F2.8–4
F2.8
Weight
1,140g
470g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
88.0 × 138.0mm
72.2 × 101.5mm
Volume
839 cm³
416 cm³◆
Density
1.36 g/cm³
1.13 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
Stepping Motor
Stabilisation
Yes
—
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
—
—
Released
2015
2021
MSRP (USD)
Unconfirmed
$899
Sharpness
8.8◆
8.4
Bokeh Rendering
8.0◆
7.7
Autofocus Speed
8.6◆
8.2
Flare Resistance
8.6◆
7.6
Build / Sealing
9.2◆
7.6
Value / Size
6.0
9.0◆
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
  • 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)

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