The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 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 24-70mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH with a length of 138mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II's 84mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 675g, which means it is 465g (40%) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH which has a weight of 1140g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a 82mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 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 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm 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
36 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH has a focal range of 24-90mm and 3.8X zoom ratio .
