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 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 SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH with a length of 131mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH's 85mm diameter.
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 285g (25%) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH which has a weight of 1140g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 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-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 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a focal range of 24-90mm and 3.8X zoom ratio .
