The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM 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 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 238mm. The Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM with a length of 106mm, is 132mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM's 80mm 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. Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM weighs 760g, 23% (230g) lighter than the Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH's weight of 990g.
Lens Mounts
The Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X for the Leica L Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Leica 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.