Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 11177 16-35mm

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 11177 16-35mm

Leica
59 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Sigma
93 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Leica
67
Sigma
99
Video Cinema
Leica
60
Sigma
95
Professional
Leica
68
Sigma
93
Macro
Leica
60
Sigma
91
Portrait
Leica
71
Sigma
90
Budget
Leica
61
Sigma
80
Landscape
Leica
66
Sigma
73
Wildlife Sports
Leica
70
Sigma
73
Travel
Leica
50
Sigma
71

Specifications

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 11177 16-35mmSigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min16 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm12 mm
Elements1814
Groups1212
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements3★2
CoatingMulti-layer coatings, AquaDura coatingWater- and Oil-Repellent Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/1.4
Min Aperture3.5-4.5f/1.4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountL-MountCanon RF
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.99 kg0.23 kg★
Filter Thread82 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motorstepping motor
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm172 mm★
Max Magnification0.27x1:8.4★

Pros & Cons

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 11177 16-35mm

  • Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (78th percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports