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 Aspherical VM Vintage Line
Leica 28mm f/2 has a physical aperture ring. Voigtlander 28mm f/2 is 27 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 Aspherical VM Vintage Line is a 28mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line comes out ahead, 5 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 Aspherical VM Vintage Line 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. better than the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line?
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line better than the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH.?
- 27 g lighter (230 g vs 257 g)
- 5 mm shorter (36 mm vs 41.4 mm long)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.7 m)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 46 mm)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2000)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. | Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 230 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 53 mm (diameter) x 41.4 mm (length) | 52 x 36 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 | No |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 10 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 6 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm | 39 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2000 | 2021 |
| Price | — | $899 launch price |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Voigtlander
- 41.4 × 53 mm
- 36 × 52 mm
The Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. is 5 mm longer and 27 g heavier than the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line.
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Sample frames
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH.
Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line
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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 Aspherical VM Vintage Line?
- The Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line weighs 230 g, 27 g less than the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. (257 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line?
- The Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line 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 Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 28 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
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