The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH and the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C 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. Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH with a length of 83mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH and Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH and the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C 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. Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH weighs 402g, which means it is 68g (14%) lighter than the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C which has a weight of 470g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH and the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 50mm f2 ASPH and the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 .
Focal Range
Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio .
