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
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
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Wins
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 60 cm)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Weight (1045 g vs 1470 g)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.25 ×)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has lower Length (170 mm vs 200 mm)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 4.5 stops)
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
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
⌀88 × 200 mm
1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 30mm shorter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 425 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 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Control ring
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Length
170 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
40 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1045 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.3 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
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
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
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?
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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.