The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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. Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH with a length of 138mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH's 88mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 weighs 935g, which means it is 205g (17%) lighter than the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH which has a weight of 1140g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 and the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 and the Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 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 24-70mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
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 .
