The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and the Leica APO-SL 90mm 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 85mm F1.2 S is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH with a length of 102mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S also has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH 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 APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH weighs 700g, 39% (460g) lighter than the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S's weight of 1160g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Leica APO-SL 90mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Leica APO-SL 90mm 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 85mm F1.2 S 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 .
On the other hand, the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.
