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 TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro 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. TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 165mm. The Leica SL 100mm F2.8 with a length of 137mm, is 28mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 77mm.
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. TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro weighs 748g, 6% (53g) lighter than the Leica SL 100mm F2.8's weight of 801g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 100mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 100mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro 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.
TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is also available in Sony E , Nikon Z, Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
