The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH and the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 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 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 238mm. The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH with a length of 138mm, is 100mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 88mm.
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 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH weighs 990g, which means it is 150g (13%) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH which has a weight of 1140g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH and the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 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
Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a focal range of 24-90mm and 3.8X zoom ratio .