The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 and the Leica 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH with a length of 35mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Leica 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 Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH weighs 255g, 13% (40g) lighter than the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8's weight of 295g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Leica 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Leica 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
