The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH and the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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 Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 34mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar with a length of 23mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar has a larger diameter of 55mm compared to the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH's 52mm 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. Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, 31% (63g) lighter than the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH's weight of 197g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH and the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2.4, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar's widest aperture value is
F2.5.
