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 II 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 II with a length of 24mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 52mm compared to the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type II's 51mm 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. Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type II weighs 106g, which means it is 74g (41%) 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
Both the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type II and the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 ASPH have the same Filter thread size of 39mm.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Type II 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.
