Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.vsSigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.
35-100mm / F2.8
70-200mm equiv.
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56mm F1.4 DC DN
56mm / F1.4
112mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-100mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 56mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight104g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 50cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.99.9mm long × 67.4mm diameter
- 56mm F1.4 DC DN58.1mm long × 66.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S. | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 56mm | −21mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 56mm | +44mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 50cm | +0.35m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | — | No data |
| Weight | 360g | 256g | +104g |
| Length | 99.9mm | 58.1mm | +41.8mm |
| Diameter | 67.4mm | 66.5mm | +0.9mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 55mm | +3mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 | +5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S. relative to 56mm F1.4 DC DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.
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56mm F1.4 DC DN
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