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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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. is 6 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

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

Portrait

Wins

3categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

TL;DR — Key differences

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. wins 3 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 2 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Length (104 mm vs 200 mm)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.17 ×)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Weight (640 g vs 1045 g)
  • AAPO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length75 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight640 g1045 g
Min Focus50 cm40 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. is 96mm shorter and 15mm narrower than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. is 405 g lighter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
6.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
3.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical

  • Control ring

    Only APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. supports it

  • Length

    104 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    640 g vs 1045 g — 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

  • Diameter

    73 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.3 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

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

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
75 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
75 mm
200 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
17
Groups
6
14
Special elements
3 Aspherical
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
50 cm
40 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.17 ×
0.3 ×+76%
Autofocus motor
Stepper motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
640 g−405 g less
1045 g
Length
104 mm−96 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
73 mm−15 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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.