Lens Comparison
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. vs Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)
Key Differences
- Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 350 cm).
- Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $6,999).
- Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has a better length (142mm vs 329.5mm).
- Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.6).
- Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24-90mm | 500mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 21 | − |
| Optical Groups | 17 | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | 350 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $6,999 | $2,199 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 95mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 112mm |
| Length | 142mm | 329.5mm |
| Weight | 1140g (2.51 lb) | 1130g (2.49 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | Yes |
