Compare SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN vs Leica TL 18-56mm F3.5-5.6 vs Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70

Construction

Aperture Blades
7 blades, Rounded blades
11 blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Standard Zoom Lens
Standard Zoom Lens
Standard Zoom Lens
Image Size
APS-C
APS-C
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Leica L-mount, Sony E-mount
Leica L-mount
L-mount
Material
Anodized aluminum
Motor
Stepper motor
Stepper motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
13 elements
10 elements
19 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
10 groups
7 groups
15 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 Super Low Dispersion and 3 aspherical elements groups
4 aspherical surfaces groups
3 aspherical elements groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
55 mm / 2.17 in
52 mm / 2.05 in
82 mm / 3.23 in
Size | Diameter
65 mm / 2.56 in
63 mm / 2.48 in
88 mm / 3.46 in
Size | Length
75 mm / 2.95 in
60 mm / 2.36 in
123 mm / 4.84 in
Weight
290 g / 10.25 oz
256 g / 9.05 oz
856 g / 30.25 oz

Function

Angle Of View
77.4° Diagonal | 67.4° Horizontal | 47.9° Vertical (wide) ~ 32.2° Diagonal | 27.0° Horizontal | 18.2° Vertical (tele)
77.4° Diagonal | 67.4° Horizontal | 47.9° Vertical (wide) / 28.9° Diagonal | 24.2° Horizontal | 16.3° Vertical (tele)
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 34.4° Diagonal | 28.8° Horizontal | 19.5° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
f/3.5–5.6 ~ f/16
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
1.5
Focal Length
18 mm ~ 50 mm
18 mm ~ 56 mm
24 mm ~ 70 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
27.0 mm ~ 75.0 mm
27.0 mm ~ 84.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Internal
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom
External zoom
External zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.13x
0.34x
Min Focus Distance
120 mm / 4.72 in
450 mm / 17.72 in
180 mm / 7.09 in

Production

Accessory
Lens Hood: LH582-02 (supplied)
Lens hood included
Lens hood included
Debut
2021-10-19
2014-04-24
2021-05-06
Made In
Japan
Germany
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
55%
61%
70%
Pros
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture
  • Very sharp wide open
  • Dust and splash protection
  • Quite compact and lightweight
  • Simple, elegant design
  • Weather-sealed
  • Beautiful construction
  • Good image quality
Cons
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Not stabilized
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • On the heavy side
  • External zoom without zoom lock

Price

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