The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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. Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 with a length of 100mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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. Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 weighs 544g, which means it is 176g (24%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 720g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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 Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH 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
Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-60mm and
2.5X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Leica APO-SL 75mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.
