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 Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II 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 Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II with a length of 107mm, is 100mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II 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 Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II 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. Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II weighs 642g, 58% (898g) 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 Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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 Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm .
