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APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.

Leica L Mount

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. — 75mm f/2 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.

$4,195

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

vs
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

5categories

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.

Portrait

Wins

2categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. wins 3 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 2 categories
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 50 cm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.17 ×)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Diameter (73 mm vs 88 mm)

Key specs at a glance

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length75 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/2f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight640 g695 g
Min Focus50 cm21 cm
Filter Size67 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.

73 × 104 mm

640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II shown to scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

88 × 120 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. is 16mm shorter and 15mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. is 55 g lighter than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
5.0Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
7.0Good
Travel
3.5Limited
5.5Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    73 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    104 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    640 g vs 695 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 2 ED, 2 Super ED

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
75 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
75 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2+1 stop wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2+1 stop wider
f/2.8
Elements
9
20
Groups
6
15
Special elements
3 Aspherical
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
50 cm
21 cm−29 cm less
Max magnification
0.17 ×
0.32 ×+88%
Autofocus motor
Stepper motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
640 g−55 g less
695 g
Length
104 mm−16 mm less
120 mm
Diameter
73 mm−15 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.