In this review, we will be comparing Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron and Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Voigtlander and Leica. Both lenses have the same focal range of 28mm but different max apertures: Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron has a max aperture of F2.0 while the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH has a max aperture of F2.8.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron and Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron and the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron |
Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH |
| Bird/Wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Fair |
| Travel | Average | Average |
| Street | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wedding | Fair | Fair |
| Walk Around | Average | Average |
| Vlogging | Very Good | Very Good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron is the longer of the two lenses at 51mm. The Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH with a length of 30mm is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron also has a larger diameter of 55mm compared to Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH's 52mm diameter.
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH weighs 180g, 26% (64g) lighter than the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron's weight of 244g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron and Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.
Focal Range