Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH vs Leica Summicron-M 35mm 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 Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH vs Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPHto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH Top Features

35mm Focal Range
F1.4 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 46mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Leica M Mount
Weight: 320g.
Diameter: 56mm
Length: 46mm
Min Focus Distance:0.7m
Max Magnification:0.057x

Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH Top Features

35mm Focal Range
F2.0 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 39mm
Max Format:
Leica M Mount
Weight: 255g.
Diameter: 53mm
Length: 35mm
Min Focus Distance:0.7m
Max Magnification:0.057x

Our Winner: Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH over Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH

Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 8	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh

Pros Of Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH over Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH

Weight	255g vs 320g	65g lighter
Diameter	53mm vs 56mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Length	35mm vs 46mm	11mm shorter
Filter Thread	39mm vs 46mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Cons Of Leica Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH and Leica Summicron-M 35mm 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 Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH vs Leica Summicron-M 35mm 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 Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 ASPH	Leica Summicron-M 35mm f2 ASPH
Brand	Leica	Leica
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Leica M	Leica M
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	black anodized or silver chrome finish
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.0
Min Aperture	F16.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	8
Optics
Optical Elements	9	7
Optical Groups	5	5
Special Elements	1 aspherical element	1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.7m	0.7m
Max Magnification	0.057X	0.057X
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	320g	255g
Diameter	56mm	53mm
Length	46mm	35mm
Materials	metal barrel, metal mount	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	46mm	39mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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