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 Sony FE 35mm F1.8 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-SL 28mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 with a length of 73mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and Sony FE 35mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH and the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 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. Sony FE 35mm F1.8 weighs 280g, 60% (420g) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH's weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Leica APO-SL 28mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
