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 F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Mar 2025
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 8.3 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (580 g vs 1140 g)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has higher Max magnification (0.26 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 88 mm)
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 F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 131 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 7mm longer and 7mm wider than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 560 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 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
- ✓
Max magnification
0.26 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
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
- ✓
Weight
580 g vs 1140 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
131 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 30 cm
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 F1.4 GM
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
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. and FE 50mm F1.4 GM at major authorized retailers.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.