Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 vs Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPH Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 vs Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPHto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F2.5 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 39mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Leica M Mount
Weight: 230g.
Diameter: 52mm
Length: 33mm
Min Focus Distance:0.7m
Max Magnification:0.071x

Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F2.0 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 39mm
Max Format:
Leica M Mount
Weight: 300g.
Diameter: 53mm
Length: 47mm
Min Focus Distance:0.7m
Max Magnification:0.088x

Our Winner: Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 over Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPH

Weight	230g vs 300g	70g lighter
Diameter	52mm vs 53mm	1mm smaller in diameter
Length	33mm vs 47mm	14mm shorter

Pros Of Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPH over Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5

Max Aperture – Wide	2 vs 2.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2 vs 2.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	11 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Max Magnification	0.088x vs 0.071x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 and Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPH

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus	No vs No	Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 vs Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5	Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH
Brand	Leica	Leica
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Leica M	Leica M
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.5	F2.0
Min Aperture	F16.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	11
Optics
Optical Elements	6	8
Optical Groups	4	5
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.7m	0.7m
Max Magnification	0.071X	0.088X
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	None	None
Full Time Manual	N/A	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	230g	300g
Diameter	52mm	53mm
Length	33mm	47mm
Materials	metal barrel, metal mount	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	39mm	39mm
Filter Notes	–	Inner-threaded for screw-in filters
Hood Supplied	No	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	Matched lens hood	–
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