The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Leica APO-SL 50mm 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 50mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 with a length of 76mm, is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH 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 F1.4 2026 weighs 584g, which means it is 156g (21%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 740g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Leica L Mount
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Leica APO-SL 50mm 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 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Leica APO-SL 50mm 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-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2 .
