The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L with a length of 155mm, is 83mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Leica SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4'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. Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L weighs 1206g, which means it is 504g (29%) 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L 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-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm.
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 .
