The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Leica APO-SL 75mm 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH with a length of 102mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH's 73mm 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, which means it is 90g (12%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 720g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Leica APO-SL 75mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 180mm.
On the other hand, the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.
