The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM and the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH with a length of 46mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH's 56mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH weighs 320g, 16% (61g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM's weight of 381g.
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM and the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.