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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L with a length of 155mm, is 52mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8's 89mm 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. Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L weighs 1206g, 21% (334g) lighter than the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8's weight of 1540g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 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
Both the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has a focal range of 35-150mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5 - 225mm.
