The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 and the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 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 SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 is the longer of the two lenses at 238mm. The Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 with a length of 209mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4's 88mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 and Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 70-200 F2.8 weighs 1570g, which means it is 140g (8%) lighter than the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 which has a weight of 1710g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 and the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 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 70-200 F2.8 and the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4 has a focal range of 90-280mm and 3.1X zoom ratio .