The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH and the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II 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 Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II with a length of 118mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II's 84mm 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. Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II weighs 795g, 30% (345g) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH's weight of 1140g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a focal range of 24-90mm and
3.8X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Canon 24-105mm F4L IS II has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 168mm.
