Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
Leica
73 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 16 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | AquaDura hydrophobic coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.14 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (28th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm0.012score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.170score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 14.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
