The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH and the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 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 90-280 mm F2.8-4 is the longer of the two lenses at 238mm. The Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH with a length of 131mm, is 107mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH and Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH and the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 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 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH weighs 855g, which means it is 855g (50%) lighter than the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 which has a weight of 1710g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH and the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 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 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 36mm .
On the other hand, the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 has a focal range of 90-280mm and 3.1X zoom ratio .
