Leica
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$5,195
Launch priceReleased Sep 2015
Leica
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. — 24–90mm f/2.8-4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$3,750
Launch priceReleased Oct 2016
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ASummilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- BVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has higher Max magnification (0.33 × vs 0.14 ×)
- ASummilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (35 cm vs 60 cm)
- ASummilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Length (108 mm vs 131 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 108 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 131 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 23mm shorter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH..
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 30 g lighter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH..
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 Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
680 g vs 710 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
35 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.33 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 88 mm
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 50mm 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
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.