The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 23mm F2 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 23mm F2 WR is the longer of the two lenses at 52mm. The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH with a length of 35mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR also has a larger diameter of 60mm 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. Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR weighs 180g, which means it is 75g (29%) lighter than the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH which has a weight of 255g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has a filter size of 43mm 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has the Fujifilm X 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 X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
