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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony E Mount
The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 5 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Wins
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Length (138 mm vs 200 mm)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 40 cm)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.26 ×)
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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
⌀88 × 200 mm
1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 62mm shorter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 95 g heavier than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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
- ✓
Control ring
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Length
138 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1045 g vs 1140 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.3 × vs 0.26 × — higher 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
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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Pros
- ✓Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
- ✓Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
- ✓Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
- ✓Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- ✓Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches
Cons
- –Very high price tag
- –Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.