Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
Sigma 35mm f/2 is 434 g lighter.
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. 
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Key differences
Why is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. better than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better than the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH.?
- 434 g lighter (325 g vs 759 g)
- 37 mm shorter (65 mm vs 102 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 434 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 434 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 759 g (26.77 oz) | 325 g (11.5 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 102 x 73 mm | 70 mm (diameter) x 65 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.27 m (10.63 inches) | 0.27 m (10.6 in) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.18x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Price | $4,595 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Sigma
- 102 × 73 mm
- 65 × 70 mm
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. is 37 mm longer and 434 g heavier than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary.
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Sample frames
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary weighs 325 g, 434 g less than the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. (759 g).
- Do the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 434 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better for travel?
- For travel, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 434 g lighter to carry.
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