The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 28-70mm f2.8 and the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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 28-70mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 20mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Leica SL 28-70mm f2.8's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 28-70mm f2.8 and Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 28-70mm f2.8 and the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, 48% (277g) lighter than the Leica SL 28-70mm f2.8's weight of 572g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 28-70mm f2.8 and the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 28-70mm f2.8 and the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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 28-70mm f2.8 has a focal range of 28-70mm and
2.5X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
