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Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.

Leica L Mount

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. — 35mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.

$4,595

Launch price

Released Apr 2021

vs

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Nikon Z Mount

Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 2.2 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.

Portrait

Wins

1categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. wins 4 categories·NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 1 categories
  • ASummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • ASummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.17 ×)
  • ASummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
  • ASummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Length (102 mm vs 126 mm)

Key specs at a glance

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Focal Length35 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountLeica LNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight695 g805 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.

76 × 102 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

89 × 126 mm

805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 24mm shorter and 13mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 110 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 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

Use caseSummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.0Good
Travel
3.5Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    102 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    695 g vs 805 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × 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.

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

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

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Pros

  • Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
  • OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
  • Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
  • Almost zero focus breathing

Cons

  • No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
  • No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S at major authorized retailers.

Leica Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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Full specifications

= category winner

Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
15
17
Groups
11
15
Special elements
4 Aspherical, 2 ED
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.17 ×
0.22 ×+29%
Autofocus motor
Stepper motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors (STM)
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Weight
695 g−110 g less
805 g
Length
102 mm−24 mm less
126 mm
Diameter
76 mm−13 mm less
89 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Lens mount
Leica L
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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