The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro 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. Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH with a length of 41mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH's 53mm 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. Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH weighs 320g, 19% (79g) lighter than the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro's weight of 399g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro 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.
Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2.
