The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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 50mm F1.4 2026 is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 with a length of 18mm, is 58mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6's 51mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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 Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 weighs 165g, 71% (419g) lighter than the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026's weight of 584g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 has a 34mm 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 50mm F1.4 2026:
And these are the 34mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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
Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
