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 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
1470g weather-sealed f/2.8 telephoto zoom with dual stepper AF and 0.25x close focus.
$4,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 7.2 years newer.
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Wins
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ASummilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Weight (680 g vs 1470 g)
- ASummilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- ASummilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.14 ×)
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 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
⌀88 × 170 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 62mm shorter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH..
Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 790 g lighter than Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 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.
- ✓
Weight
680 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
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
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 170 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 60 cm
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 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
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 Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.