Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm
The 90mm f/2 APO-Summicron design uses 11 elements with two aspherical lenses to eliminate chromatic aberration, paired with Dual Syncro Drive AF for fast, near-silent focusing in a weather-sealed 720g body. Its 9-blade diaphragm and AquaDura coating produce smooth bokeh with effective flare resistance. This lens is best for portrait photographers and event shooters who need consistent sharpness and precise subject isolation.
Focal length 90mm
Aperture f/2
Mount Leica S-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1433 g
af type Dual Syncro Drive
lens type telephoto
47 Overall Score
Price $6,095
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Leica AquaDura½ coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Leica S-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Dual Syncro Drive |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1000 |
| Max Magnification | 0.04513889 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 24-200mm | 16-50mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Leica S-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1433 | 590 | 290 | 570 | 107 | 560 |
| AF Type | Dual Syncro Drive | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica APO-SUMMICRON-SL 90mm f/2 Aspherical 90mm | 53.9 | 92.4 | 19.2 | 28.5 | 68.3 | 90.3 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 9.1 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 64.6 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66.1 | 0 | 96.6 | 89.7 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.5 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.5 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
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