Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. vs Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical
Leica 28mm f/2 is 9 mm shorter. Voigtlander 28mm f/2 focuses 20 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. is a 28mm f/2 prime, and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical is a 28mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. 
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. better than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- 9 mm shorter (41.4 mm vs 50 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 49 mm)
Why is the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical better than the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH.?
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 10)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2000)
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. | Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 257 g (9.07 oz) ◆ | 265 g |
| Dimensions | 53 mm (diameter) x 41.4 mm (length) | 55.6 x 50 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.5 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 1:21.9 | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 6 groups | 12 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm ◆ | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2000 | 2025 |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Voigtlander
- 41.4 × 53 mm
- 50 × 55.6 mm
The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical is 9 mm longer and 8 g heavier than the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH..
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Sample frames
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH.
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- The Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. weighs 257 g, 8 g less than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical (265 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.7 m for the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH..
- Do the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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