Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
Leica
71 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 15 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 4 |
| Coating | Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura coating on external lenses | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 650 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.1 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH0.015score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.072score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
