The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and the Leica APO-SL 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 APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 with a length of 59mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023's 59mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and the Leica APO-SL 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 M 50mm F1.4 2023 weighs 337g, which means it is 383g (53%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 720g.
Filter Threads
The Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
