The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L 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 70-200 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 207mm. The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L with a length of 199mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 89mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L 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. Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L weighs 1330g, 13% (210g) lighter than the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8's weight of 1540g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has a focal range of 70-200mm 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
105 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L 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 .
