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 Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 with a length of 76mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM weighs 516g, 11% (68g) lighter than the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026's weight of 584g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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
The Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
