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
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 1140 g)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 30 cm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.26 ×)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 138 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 138 mm
1140 g (2.51 lb / 40.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 18mm longer than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 445 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. supports it
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 1140 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.26 × — higher 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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.