The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM with a length of 56mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's 69mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, which means it is 62g (32%) lighter than the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM which has a weight of 190g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has the Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.