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 Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar II 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. Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 41mm. The Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar II with a length of 25mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar II has a larger diameter of 55mm compared to the Leica APO-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. Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar II weighs 136g, 57% (184g) lighter than the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH's weight of 320g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and the Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar II have the same Filter thread size of 39mm.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and the Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar II has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm.
