Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 § 03 Head to head
Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 vs Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5
Leica 35mm f/2.5 has a newer design. Voigtlander 35mm f/2.5 is 86 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 is a 35mm f/2.5 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, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 
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Key differences
Why is the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 better than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5?
- Newer design (2007 vs 2006)
Why is the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 better than the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5?
- 86 g lighter (134 g vs 220 g)
- 11 mm shorter (23 mm vs 33.9 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.8 m)
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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 86 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 has the edge: it is 86 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 | Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) | 134 g (4.73 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 51.4 x 33.9 mm | 55 x 23 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.8 m (31.50 inches) | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) ◆ |
| Aperture blades | — | 10 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements in 4 groups | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2007 | 2006 |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Voigtlander
- 33.9 × 51.4 mm
- 23 × 55 mm
The Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 is 11 mm longer and 86 g heavier than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5?
- The Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/2.5 weighs 134 g, 86 g less than the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 (220 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 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/2.5.
- Is the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 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 86 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica Summarit-M 35 mm f/2.5 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 86 g lighter to carry.
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