Leica
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. — 50mm f/2 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$2,195
Launch priceReleased Oct 2016
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,599
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is 4 years newer.
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Wins
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
Wins
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ASummicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Length (89 mm vs 240 mm)
- ASummicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Weight (580 g vs 1360 g)
- ASummicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- ASummicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
⌀73 × 89 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 240 mm
1360 g (3.00 lb / 47.97 oz)
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. is 151mm shorter and 8mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. is 780 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
89 mm vs 240 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
580 g vs 1360 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 81 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.2 × — 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.
Summicron-SL 50mm 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
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓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?
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Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.