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.
$6,310
Launch priceReleased Oct 2016
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has higher Max magnification (0.26 × vs 0.17 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Weight (778 g vs 1140 g)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 40 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 138 mm
1140 g (2.51 lb / 40.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 30mm longer and 1mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 362 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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 Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 ED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.26 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 1140 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87 mm vs 88 mm — lower 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.
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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.