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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

Sony

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sony E Mount

World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.

$6,999

Launch price

Released Jan 2024

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

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

Portrait

Wins

1categories

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sports & ActionWildlife

TL;DR — Key differences

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. wins 4 categories·FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS wins 1 categories
  • BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (50 cm vs 200 cm)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Length (104 mm vs 265 mm)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Weight (640 g vs 1470 g)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Diameter (73 mm vs 124 mm)

Key specs at a glance

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal Length75 mm300 mm
Max Aperturef/2f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight640 g1470 g
Min Focus50 cm200 cm
Filter Size67 mm40.5 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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

124 × 265 mm

1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. is 161mm shorter and 51mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. is 830 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
3.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    50 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    104 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    640 g vs 1470 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    73 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. and FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS at major authorized retailers.

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal length (Min)
75 mm
300 mm
Focal length (Max)
75 mm
300 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
21
Groups
6
17
Special elements
3 Aspherical
3 Super ED, 1 ED
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Min focus distance
50 cm−150 cm less
200 cm
Max magnification
0.17 ×+6%
0.16 ×
Autofocus motor
Stepper motor
2 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Weight
640 g−830 g less
1470 g
Length
104 mm−161 mm less
265 mm
Diameter
73 mm−51 mm less
124 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
40.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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.