The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 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 APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH with a length of 83mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 SL 35mm f2 ASPH weighs 400g, which means it is 320g (44%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 720g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH 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 35mm f2 ASPH and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0.