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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM 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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM with a length of 92mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM's 78mm 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM weighs 550g, 51% (590g) 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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M 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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm.
