Recently announced Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 is a compact lens but how does it compare to other 100-400mm lenses from major manufacturers, below is the answer
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Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM vs Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 vs Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8
Thanks to its slower aperture, the Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is the smallest of the group by far and Leica is the second most compact. Despite being shorter and slower than the Nikon and Sony, the Leica is surprisingly the heaviest of the bunch at 1530gr. Check the comparison table below for detailed comparison of the features and specs of these four lenses:
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM vs Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 vs Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 Specs and Feature Comparison