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.
$6,310
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.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 Min focus distance (30 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 lower Weight (1140 g vs 1470 g)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Length (138 mm vs 170 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 138 mm
1140 g (2.51 lb / 40.21 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 32mm shorter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH..
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 330 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.
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1140 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
138 mm vs 170 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.26 × 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
- ✓
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
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Diameter
Both 88 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
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?
Compare live prices for the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. and Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. at major authorized retailers.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.