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 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount and Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X 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 .