Leica
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. — 24–90mm f/2.8-4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$3,750
Launch priceReleased Oct 2016
Leica
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
1470g weather-sealed f/2.8 telephoto zoom with dual stepper AF and 0.25x close focus.
$4,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 6.1 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Weight (710 g vs 1470 g)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (35 cm vs 60 cm)
- BVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has higher Max magnification (0.33 × vs 0.25 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 131 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
⌀88 × 170 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 39mm shorter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH..
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 760 g lighter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH..
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- ✓
Weight
710 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
35 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
131 mm vs 170 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.33 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 88 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.