The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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. Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 179mm. The Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH with a length of 102mm, is 77mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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, 28% (285g) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4's weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Leica APO-SL 90mm 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 70-200mm F4 has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Leica APO-SL 90mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.
