The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the Leica APO-SL 50mm 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 50mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the Leica APO-SL 50mm 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM weighs 516g, which means it is 224g (30%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 740g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2 .
