The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 100mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S 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. Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Leica SL 100mm F2.8 with a length of 137mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Leica SL 100mm F2.8's 77mm 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. Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S weighs 630g, 21% (171g) lighter than the Leica SL 100mm F2.8's weight of 801g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 100mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica SL 100mm F2.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 100mm F2.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Leica SL 100mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 157.5mm.
