Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3
Leica
51 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 22 | 16 |
| Groups | 16 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | AquaDura Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.53 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.10 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.