Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
Leica
68 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
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Video Cinema
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Portrait
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 2 |
| Coating | Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura coating on external lenses | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 650 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %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
Pricing
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH0.019score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 5.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
