The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR and the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 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. Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH with a length of 35mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH's 53mm 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 Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH weighs 255g, 47% (235g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR's weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH has a 39mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.
On the other hand, the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
