The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR 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. Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 145mm. The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH with a length of 138mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH's 88mm 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. Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR weighs 1005g, which means it is 135g (11%) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH which has a weight of 1140g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR and the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH 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
The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm G 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 Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 45-100mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
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 .
