The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X and the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 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. Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH with a length of 46mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH's 56mm 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. Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X weighs 276g, which means it is 44g (13%) lighter than the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH which has a weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
