Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 § 03 Head to head
Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 vs Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM
Leica 75mm f/2.5 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 75mm f/2.8 is 154 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 is a 75mm f/2.5 prime, and the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM is a 75mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 
Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 better than the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
Why is the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM better than the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5?
- 154 g lighter (191 g vs 345 g)
- 7 mm shorter (54 mm vs 60.5 mm long)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.9 m)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 46 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2007)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 has the edge: its f/2.5 aperture gathers more light than f/2.8.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 | Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5 ◆ | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 345 g (12.17 oz) | 191 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 55 x 60.5 mm | 44 x 54 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m (35.43 inches) | 0.7 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | — | 10 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements in 4 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2007 | 2026 |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Voigtlander
- 60.5 × 55 mm
- 54 × 44 mm
The Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 is 7 mm longer and 154 g heavier than the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM.
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 or the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM?
- The Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 opens to f/2.5, against f/2.8 on the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 or the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM?
- The Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM weighs 191 g, 154 g less than the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 (345 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 or the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM?
- The Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM focuses down to 0.7 m, against 0.9 m for the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5.
- Is the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 or the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 75 mm f/2.8 VM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Leica Summarit-M 75 mm f/2.5 has the edge: its f/2.5 aperture gathers more light than f/2.8.