Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. vs Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5
Leica 35mm f/2.4 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 35mm f/2.5 is 63 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. is a 35mm f/2.4 prime, and the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 is a 35mm f/2.5 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. 
Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. better than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.4 vs f/2.5)
- Newer design (2014 vs 2006)
Why is the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 better than the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH.?
- 63 g lighter (134 g vs 197 g)
- 11 mm shorter (23 mm vs 33.9 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.8 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 46 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 has the edge: it is 63 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 has the edge: it is 63 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. | Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 ◆ | f/2.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 134 g (4.73 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 52 x 33.9 mm | 55 x 23 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.80 m (31.50 inches) | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) ◆ |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 4 groups | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm | 39 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2014 | 2006 |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Voigtlander
- 33.9 × 52 mm
- 23 × 55 mm
The Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. is 11 mm longer and 63 g heavier than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5.
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Sample frames
Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH.
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5?
- The Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. opens to f/2.4, against f/2.5 on the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5?
- The Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 weighs 134 g, 63 g less than the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. (197 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5?
- The Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 focuses down to 0.7 m, against 0.8 m for the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH..
- Is the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 has the edge: it is 63 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.4 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 has the edge: it is 63 g lighter to carry.
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