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 TL 35mm F1.4 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 35mm f2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and Leica TL 35mm F1.4 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 TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, 68% (272g) lighter than the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH's weight of 400g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a 60mm 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 35mm f2 ASPH:
And these are the 60mm filters that we recommend for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X for the Leica L Mount and , and for the Leica TL Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F1.4.