The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 and the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 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 24-70mm F2.8 with a length of 123mm, is 115mm 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 SL 24-70mm F2.8 weighs 856g, which means it is 134g (13%) lighter than the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH which has a weight of 990g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 24-70mm F2.8 and the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 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 SL 24-70mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .