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 SL 100-400 f5-6.3 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 SL 100-400 f5-6.3 with a length of 198mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 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 SL 100-400 f5-6.3 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 SL 100-400 f5-6.3 weighs 1530g, 0% (10g) 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 Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 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
Both the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Leica SL 100-400 f5-6.3 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 SL 100-400 f5-6.3 has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150 - 600mm .
