The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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 Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 52mm. The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 with a length of 18mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 also has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6's 51mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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. Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 weighs 165g, 59% (240g) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 has a 34mm 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 Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2:
And these are the 34mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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 Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
