Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm

Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm

Leica
48 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon
83 Overall Score

Scores

Travel
Leica
27
Nikon
100
Landscape
Leica
36
Nikon
100
Wildlife Sports
Leica
50
Nikon
92
Macro
Leica
38
Nikon
85
Budget
Leica
41
Nikon
83
Professional
Leica
62
Nikon
75
Portrait
Leica
74
Nikon
50
Street
Leica
54
Nikon
69
Video Cinema
Leica
55
Nikon
67

Specifications

Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mmNikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Optics
Typetelephotozoom
Focal Length Min90 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max90 mm140 mm
Elements1117
Groups913
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements—2★
CoatingLeica AquaDura½ coatingMulti-Coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/222-40★
Min Aperturef/23.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountLeica S-MountNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.43 kg0.32 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeDual Syncro Drivestepping motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance1.00 m200 mm★
Max Magnification0.04513888891:3★

Pros & Cons

Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm

  • Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong aperture (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong optical (68th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average build (21st percentile)
  • Below average macro (27th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $5,560 cheaper (11.4x less).

Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm0.008score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.155score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 19.4x better value for money

Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm

Adorama
$6,095
Best Buy
$6,485

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Newegg
$535
B&H Photo
used$595
Amazon
$610
B&H Photo
$677
Adorama
$677

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.

Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm Better at:

Portrait

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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