The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 with a length of 18mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6's 51mm 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 Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 weighs 165g, which means it is 216g (56%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM which has a weight of 381g.
Filter Threads
The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 has a filter size of 34mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 34mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.