The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II and the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH 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 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II with a length of 118mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II's 84mm 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. Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II weighs 795g, which means it is 345g (30%) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH which has a weight of 1140g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 168mm.
On the other hand, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a focal range of 24-90mm and 3.8X zoom ratio .
