The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type I and the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 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. Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type I with a length of 24mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 52mm.
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. Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type I weighs 143g, which means it is 37g (20%) lighter than the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH which has a weight of 180g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type I has a filter size of 34mm whereas the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 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 34mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type I:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type I and the 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 M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
