The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 and the Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 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 100-400 f5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 198mm. The Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 with a length of 123mm, is 75mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 88mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 and Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 and the Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 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 24-70mm F2.8 weighs 856g, 44% (674g) lighter than the Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3's weight of 1530g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 and the Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 and the Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 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 100-400 f5-6.3 has a focal range of 100-400mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
