Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) is 195g lighter (1345g vs 1540g).
- —At launch the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) cost $1,796 less ($1,499 vs $3,295).
- —For close-ups the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. reaches 0.20× vs 0.19×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 1345g, 195g less than the next
- +A physical aperture ring
- +The lowest launch price: $1,499, $1,796 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
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,540g
- 1,345g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 207.0mm
- 90.6 × 205.0mm
- Volume
- 1288 cm³◆
- 1322 cm³
- Density
- 1.20 g/cm³
- 1.02 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.65m
- 0.65m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×◆
- 0.19×
- Elements / groups
- 20 / 15
- 20 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Not specified by Leica
- Dual HLA Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $3,295
- $1,499◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- 9.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5
- 8.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- 9.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- 8.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2
- 9.2
- Value / Size
- 6.5
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.