In this review, we will be comparing Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 and Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Leica and Voigtlander. Both lenses have the same focal range of 28mm but different max apertures: Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 has a max aperture of F5.6 while the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron has a max aperture of F2.0.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 and Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron lenses good for?
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 Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 |
Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron |
| Bird/Wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Fair |
| Travel | Average | Average |
| Street | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wedding | Fair | Fair |
| Walk Around | Average | Average |
| Vlogging | Very Good | Very Good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron is the longer of the two lenses at 51mm. The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 with a length of 18mm is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron also has a larger diameter of 55mm compared to Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6's 51mm diameter.
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 weighs 165g, which means it is 79g (32%) lighter than the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron which has a weight of 244g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 and Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.
Focal Range