The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 35mm f1.2 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. Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Leica M 35mm f1.2 with a length of 50mm, is 88mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Leica M 35mm f1.2's 65mm 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. Leica M 35mm f1.2 weighs 416g, which means it is 724g (63%) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH which has a weight of 1140g.
Filter Threads
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica M 35mm f1.2:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Leica M 35mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
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 .
