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 Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH 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 Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH with a length of 102mm, is 105mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH 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 Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH 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. Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH weighs 700g, 54% (840g) lighter than the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8's weight of 1540g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH has a 67mm 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 70-200 F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH 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 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 Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.
