The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L and the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 207mm. The 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L with a length of 136mm, is 71mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8's 89mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L weighs 1014g, which means it is 526g (34%) lighter than the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 which has a weight of 1540g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L and the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L and the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Focal Range
7Artisans 135mm f1.8 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
202.5mm.
On the other hand, the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.
