Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. vs TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED
Leica 75mm f/2 focuses 25 cm closer. TTartisan 75mm f/2 is 380 g lighter.
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. is a 75mm f/2 prime, and the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED is a 75mm f/2 prime. On paper the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. 
TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. better than the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED?
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.75 m)
Why is the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED better than the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH.?
- 380 g lighter (340 g vs 720 g)
- 36 mm shorter (66 mm vs 102 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- $4,551 cheaper ($199 launch price vs $4,750 launch price)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED has the edge: it is 380 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. | TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 720 g (25.40 oz) | 340 g (12.00 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 102 x 73 mm | 80 x 66 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) ◆ | 0.75 m (29.53 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 62 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Price | $4,750 launch price | $199 launch price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · TTartisan
- 102 × 73 mm
- 66 × 80 mm
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. is 36 mm longer and 380 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED.
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Sample frames
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH.
TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED?
- The TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED weighs 340 g, 380 g less than the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. (720 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED?
- The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.75 m for the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED.
- Do the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. and the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED has the edge: it is 380 g lighter to carry.
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