In October 2015, Leica introduced the professional Leica SL as its first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a full-frame sensor and an L-mount. The L-mount was so far limited to Leica products, but things took a surprising turn in September 2018 when Leica, Panasonic and Sigma announced the L-Mount Alliance. It allows all three partners to use the L-mount not only for their lenses, but also for their cameras. Current camera models include the compact Sigma FP, the entry-level Panasonic Lumix S5 II and video-enhanced Lumix S5 IIx (also the first L-mount cameras with phase-detect autofocus), the mid-range Leica SL2-S and Lumix S1, the high-resolution Leica SL2 and Lumix S1R, the video-centric Lumix S1H with 6K video, and the flagship Leica SL3 with a 60 megapixel sensor and 8K video.
This page provides an overview of the quickly growing catalog of full-frame L-mount lenses. These are mostly autofocus lenses, but selected manual focus lenses may also be included. L-mount lenses for cameras with a smaller APS-C sensor are listed separately.
For every lens, the following major characteristics are given:
- Focal length.
- Maximum aperture. It has a strong influence on the lighting conditions under which the lens can be used, and how shallow the depth of field can be. Fast lenses also tend to be much bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Green labels indicate fast lenses (> f/2), red labels indicate slow lenses (< f/4).
- Filter size. It serves as a representative of the length, diameter and weight of the lens. Green labels indicate compact lenses (filter size < 60 mm), red labels indicate big lenses (> 70 mm).
- Minimum focus distance (MFD). It has a major influence on the magnification that can be achieved, as well as the depth of field.
- Another important point is of course the price, but it is different in every market and currency. Instead, links to independent reviews are given which will help you to find the best lens for your needs.
Note that additional designations such as ASPH, OIS and OS that are not necessary to identify a lens are omitted. Manual focus lenses are marked by an asterisk (*), purely mechanical lenses with no digital coupling to the camera are marked by a double asterisk (**).
1 Prime lenses
Lenses with a fixed focal length.
1.1 Fisheye lenses
Ultra wide angle lenses with purposeful strong distortions.
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews |
1.2 Wide angle lenses
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Sigma | Art | 14 mm | 1.4 | DG DN | n/a | 0.30 m | TP |
Sigma | Art | 14 mm | 1.8 | DG HSM | n/a | 0.27 m | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 17 mm | 4 | DG DN | 55 mm | 0.12 m | TP |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 18 mm | 1.8 | 67 mm | 0.18 m | TP | |
Sigma | Art | 20 mm | 1.4 | DG DN | 82 mm | 0.23 m | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 20 mm | 2 | DG DN | 62 mm | 0.22 m | TP |
Leica | Super-APO-Summicron-SL | 21 mm | 2 | 67 mm | 0.21 m | ||
Sigma | Art | 24 mm | 1.4 | DG DN | 72 mm | 0.25 m | |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 24 mm | 1.8 | 67 mm | 0.24 m | TP | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 24 mm | 2 | DG DN | 62 mm | 0.25 m | TP |
Sigma | Contemporary | 24 mm | 3.5 | DG DN | 55 mm | 0.108 m | TP |
Sigma | Art | 28 mm | 1.4 | DG HSM | 77 mm | 0.28 m | |
Leica | APO-Summicron-SL | 28 mm | 2 | 67 mm | 0.24 m | TP | |
Sigma | Art | 35 mm | 1.2 | DG DN | 82 mm | 0.30 m | TP |
Sigma | Art | 35 mm | 1.4 | DG DN | 67 mm | 0.30 m | DP |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 35 mm | 1.8 | 67 mm | 0.24 m | TP | |
Leica | APO-Summicron-SL | 35 mm | 2 | 67 mm | 0.27 m | ||
Sigma | Contemporary | 35 mm | 2 | DG DN | 58 mm | 0.27 m | CL, TP |
1.3 Standard lenses
Lenses with a focal length around the image sensor diagonal of 43 mm that provide a natural perspective.
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Sigma | Art | 40 mm | 1.4 | DG HSM | 82 mm | 0.40 m | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 45 mm | 2.8 | DG DN | 55 mm | 0.24 m | |
Leica | Summilux-SL | 50 mm | 1.4 | 82 mm | 0.60 m | TP | |
Panasonic | Lumix S Pro | 50 mm | 1.4 | 77 mm | 0.44 m | CL, TP | |
Sigma | Art | 50 mm | 1.4 | DG DN | 72 mm | 0.45 m | |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 50 mm | 1.8 | 67 mm | 0.45 m | TP | |
Leica | APO-Summicron-SL | 50 mm | 2 | 67 mm | 0.35 m | TP | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 50 mm | 2 | DG DN | 58 mm | 0.45 m | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 65 mm | 2 | DG DN | 62 mm | 0.55 m | TP |
1.4 Telephoto lenses
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Leica | APO-Summicron-SL | 75 mm | 2 | 67 mm | 0.50 m | ||
Sigma | Art | 85 mm | 1.4 | DG DN | 77 mm | 0.85 m | |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 85 mm | 1.8 | 67 mm | 0.80 m | TP | |
Leica | APO-Summicron-SL | 90 mm | 2 | 67 mm | 0.60 m | TP | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 90 mm | 2.8 | DG DN | 55 mm | 0.50 m | |
Sigma | Art | 105 mm | 1.4 | DG HSM | 105 mm | 1.00 m | |
Sigma | Art | 135 mm | 1.8 | DG HSM | 82 mm | 0.88 m |
1.5 Macro lenses
Lenses with a small minimum focus distance and a high magnification.
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Sigma | Art | 70 mm | 2.8 | DG Macro | 49 mm | 0.26 m | |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 100 mm | 2.8 | Macro | 67 mm | 0.204 m | TP |
Sigma | Art | 105 mm | 2.8 | DG DN Macro | 62 mm | 0.30 m | TP |
2 Zoom lenses
Lenses with a variable focal length.
2.1 Wide angle zoom lenses
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Leica | Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL | 14-24 mm | 2.8 | n/a | 0.28 m | ||
Sigma | Art | 14-24 mm | 2.8 | DG DN | n/a | 0.28 m | CL |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 14-28 mm | 4-5.6 | Macro | 77 mm | 0.15 m | |
Sigma | Contemporary | 16-28 mm | 2.8 | DG DN | 72 mm | 0.25 m | |
Leica | Super-Vario-Elmar-SL | 16-35 mm | 3.5-4.5 | 82 mm | 0.25 m | TP | |
Panasonic | Lumix S Pro | 16-35 mm | 4 | 77 mm | 0.25 m |
2.2 Standard zoom lenses
Zoom range from moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto.
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Panasonic | Lumix S | 20-60 mm | 3.5-5.6 | 67 mm | 0.15 m | CL, TP | |
Leica | Vario-Elmarit-SL | 24-70 mm | 2.8 | 82 mm | 0.18 m | TP | |
Panasonic | Lumix S Pro | 24-70 mm | 2.8 | 82 mm | 0.37 m | TP | |
Sigma | Art | 24-70 mm | 2.8 | DG DN | 82 mm | 0.18 m | DP |
Leica | Vario-Elmarit-SL | 24-90 mm | 2.8-4 | 82 mm | 0.30-0.45 m | TP | |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 24-105 mm | 4 | Macro | 77 mm | 0.30 m | TP |
Sigma | Contemporary | 28-70 mm | 2.8 | DG DN | 67 mm | 0.19-0.38 m | |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 28-200 mm | 4-7.1 | 67 mm | 0.14 m |
2.3 Superzoom lenses
Like standard zooms, but with an approximately 10x zoom range.
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews |
2.4 Telephoto zoom lenses
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Sigma | Sports | 60-600 mm | 4.5-6.3 | DG DN | 105 mm | 0.45-2.60 m | |
Panasonic | Lumix S Pro | 70-200 mm | 2.8 | 82 mm | 0.95 m | TP | |
Sigma | Sports | 70-200 mm | 2.8 | DG DN | 77 mm | ||
Panasonic | Lumix S Pro | 70-200 mm | 4 | 77 mm | 0.92 m | CL, TP | |
Panasonic | Lumix S | 70-300 mm | 4.5-5.6 | Macro | 77 mm | 0.54-0.74 m | DP, TP |
Leica | APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL | 90-280 mm | 2.8-4 | 82 mm | 0.60-1.40 m | TP | |
Leica | Vario-Elmar-SL | 100-400 mm | 5-6.3 | 82 mm | 1.10-1.59 m | ||
Sigma | Contemporary | 100-400 mm | 5-6.3 | DG DN | 67 mm | 1.12-1.60 m | |
Sigma | Sports | 150-600 mm | 5-6.3 | DG DN | 95 mm | 0.58-2.80 m | DP, TP |
3 Teleconverters
Teleconverters extend the focal length of matching telephoto lenses by a certain factor.
Lens | Filter | MFD | Reviews | ||||
Leica | Extender L 1.4x | 1.4x | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
Panasonic | Lumix STC14 | 1.4x | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
Panasonic | Lumix STC20 | 2x | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
Sigma | TC-1411 | 1.4x | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
Sigma | TC-2011 | 2x | n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
The linked reviews are by CameraLabs (CL), DPReview (DP) and The Phoblographer (TP). Links in brackets refer to tests of earlier models.