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 Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S 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. Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Leica M 35mm f1.2 with a length of 50mm, is 100mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Leica M 35mm f1.2's 65mm 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 M 35mm f1.2 weighs 416g, which means it is 644g (60%) lighter than the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S which has a weight of 1060g.
Filter Threads
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S:
Lens Mounts
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Leica M 35mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
