Before the official announcement, I reported on several occasions that the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount is rumored to be produced by Sigma. During the official announcement a few days ago, I could not find any official confirmation on that claim, but this is what I found online:
Lens design diagram side by side (thanks elf11) – first, the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens:
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens design:
Update – the lens is made in Japan according to the B&H Q&A section:
Side-by-side lens comparisons from Asobinet (top image by CameraSize):
Lens specifications comparison between the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens by DIYphotography:
| Leica 24-70mm f/2.8 | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens mount | Leica L | Leica L / Sony E |
| Format | Full-frame | Full-frame |
| Angle of view | 82.3-35.3° | 84.1-34.3° |
| Minimum focus distance | 18cm | 18cm |
| Max magnification | 1:2.9 (0.34x) | 1:2.9 (0.34x) |
| Optics | 19 elements in 15 groups | 19 elements in 15 groups |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Filter size | 82mm (front) | 82mm (front) |
| Dimensions | 88 x 123mm | 87.8 x 122.9mm |
| Weight | 856g | 835g |
| Price | $2,795 | $1,099 |
Check Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens price and availability at:
Check also the two new Leica SL2/SL2S lens kits:
