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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar with a length of 23mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, 58% (186g) 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
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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
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 Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar's widest aperture value is
F2.5.
