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
Sigma
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Leica L Mount
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Wins
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Weight (715 g vs 1470 g)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Min focus distance (29.5 cm vs 60 cm)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Length (139.2 mm vs 170 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
⌀88 × 170 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
⌀79 × 139 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 31mm longer and 9mm wider than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 755 g heavier than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
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 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. supports it
Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
715 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
29.5 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
139.2 mm vs 170 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
78.9 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Pros
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.