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 Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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. Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH with a length of 138mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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. Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 675g, 40% (465g) 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 Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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 Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
