Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Samyang AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) is 812g lighter (728g vs 1540g).
- —At launch the AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) cost $2,096 less ($1,199 vs $3,295).
- —For close-ups the AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) reaches 0.26× vs 0.20×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The longest reach: up to 200mm
- +Optical stabilisation
- AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 728g, 812g less than the next
- +The widest view: starts at 60mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.26× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $1,199, $2,096 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
- 70–200mm
- 60–180mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,540g
- 728g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 207.0mm
- 86.7 × 147.0mm
- Volume
- 1288 cm³
- 868 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.20 g/cm³
- 0.84 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.65m
- 0.35m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
- 0.26×◆
- Elements / groups
- 20 / 15
- 17 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Not specified by Leica
- Linear STM
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $3,295
- $1,199◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5
- 8.6◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5◆
- 7.7
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- —
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 8.3
- Value / Size
- 6.5
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
- AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.