The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and the Leica 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 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. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Leica 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 60mm, is 146mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Leica 18-56mm f3.5-5.6's 63mm 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 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 256g, 73% (724g) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9's weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Leica 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Leica 18-56mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 has the Leica T lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Leica T Mount.
Focal Range
Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27 - 82.5mm.
On the other hand, the Leica 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 18-56mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.