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 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. Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar is the longer of the two lenses at 23mm. The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 with a length of 18mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar also has a larger diameter of 55mm 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. Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, 18% (31g) lighter than the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6's weight of 165g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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
Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
