The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 35mm f1.2 and the Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH 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 M 35mm f1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 50mm. The Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH with a length of 45mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica M 35mm f1.2 also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH's 58mm 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. Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH weighs 290g, 30% (126g) lighter than the Leica M 35mm f1.2's weight of 416g.
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
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica M 35mm f1.2:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica M 35mm f1.2 and the Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH 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 M 35mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f2.8 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm.
