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

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

Leica
59 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System
69 Overall Score

Scores

Landscape
Leica
66
OM System
90
Macro
Leica
60
OM System
79
Video Cinema
Leica
60
OM System
73
Travel
Leica
50
OM System
73
Budget
Leica
61
OM System
72
Portrait
Leica
71
OM System
43
Professional
Leica
68
OM System
70
Wildlife Sports
Leica
70
OM System
65
Street
Leica
67
OM System
55

Specifications

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 11177 16-35mmOM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm100 mm
Elements1817
Groups1211
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements35★
CoatingMulti-layer coatings, AquaDura coatingZ Coating Nano
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/22
Min Aperture3.5-4.5f/4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountL-MountMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.99 kg0.56 kg★
Filter Thread82 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm150 mm★
Max Magnification0.27x0.3x★

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

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (67th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile

Pricing

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO is $4,995 cheaper (4.6x less).

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 11177 16-35mm0.009score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.049score per dollar

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO offers 5.4x better value for money

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

Amazon
$6,395
Adorama
$6,845

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Adorama
$1,400
B&H Photo
$1,400
Newegg
$1,500
Amazon
$1,600
Best Buy
$1,600

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 11177 16-35mm Better at:

StreetPortraitWildlife Sports

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo Cinema

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