The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH 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 SL 35mm f2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH with a length of 41mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH's 53mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH 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 APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH weighs 320g, 19% (80g) lighter than the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH's weight of 400g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH has a 39mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0 .
