The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and the Sony FE 28mm F2 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 APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Sony FE 28mm F2 with a length of 60mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sony FE 28mm F2's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and Sony FE 28mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and the Sony FE 28mm F2 Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 28mm F2 weighs 200g, 71% (500g) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH's weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 28mm F2 has a 49mm 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 APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 28mm F2 has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2 .
