Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. vs Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0
Leica 28mm f/2 is 10 mm shorter. Voigtlander 28mm f/2 is 13 g lighter.
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 Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 is a 28mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. 
Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. better than the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0?
- 10 mm shorter (41.4 mm vs 51.2 mm long)
Why is the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 better than the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH.?
- 13 g lighter (244 g vs 257 g)
- Newer design (2008 vs 2000)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 13 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 13 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. | Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 257 g (9.07 oz) | 244 g (8.61 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 53 mm (diameter) x 41.4 mm (length) | 55 x 51.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 1:21.9 | — |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 10 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 6 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2000 | 2008 |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Voigtlander
- 41.4 × 53 mm
- 51.2 × 55 mm
The Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 is 10 mm longer and 13 g lighter than the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH..
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Sample frames
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH.
Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0
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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 Ultron 28 mm f/2.0?
- The Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 weighs 244 g, 13 g less than the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. (257 g).
- Is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 13 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 13 g lighter to carry.
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