Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 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 102g lighter (470g vs 572g).
- —At launch the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount) cost $991 less ($899 vs $1,890).
- —For close-ups the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount) reaches 0.30× vs 0.30×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +Weather sealing
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 470g, 102g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 0.30× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $899, $991 less
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
- 28–70mm
- 28–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 572g
- 470g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.0 × 102.0mm
- 72.2 × 101.5mm
- Volume
- 427 cm³
- 416 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.34 g/cm³
- 1.13 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m
- 0.19m
- Max magnification
- 0.30×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 12
- 16 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Not specified by Leica
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,890
- $899◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.7◆
- 7.7
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.4◆
- 8.2
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0◆
- 7.6
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 7.6
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.