The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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-SL 28mm F2 ASPH weighs 700g, which means it is 20g (2%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 720g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Focal Range
Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
On the other hand, the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.