The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH with a length of 41mm, is 55mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH's 53mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Size and Weight 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 APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH weighs 320g, which means it is 204g (38%) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 524g.
Filter Threads
The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2 , the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
