Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 Summicron-M Aspherical 35mm
Three aspherical elements and an inner direct drive AF system deliver edge-to-edge sharpness with silent focusing, while built-in optical stabilization steadies the constant f/2 aperture in low light. At 255g, the compact build and 11-blade diaphragm produce creamy bokeh, making it a discreet, character-rich prime for L-mount. It's best for hybrid shooters capturing detailed close-ups, cinematic video, and portraits with consistent brightness.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 2
Mount Leica M
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 255 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
61 Overall Score
Price CA$3,970
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Performance
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Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | AquaDura |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 2 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 39 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
| Max Magnification | 1:17.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 Summicron-M Aspherical 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 2 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 255 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 550 | 415 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | STM | linear motor | VXD | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 Summicron-M Aspherical 35mm | 14 | 95.1 | 86.9 | 43.9 | 39.6 | 89.9 | 91.7 | 34.2 | 44.8 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.5 | 86.1 | 64 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 83.7 | 80.8 | 78.6 | 91.7 | 36 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
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