Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. vs Leica Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH.
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Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.30 m on the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH., against 0.70 m on the Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH..
- Max magnification: 0.18× on the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH., against 0.06× on the Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH..
- Weight: 252 g on the Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH., against 320 g on the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH..
APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. or Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH.: which should you buy?
Choose the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. for its closest focus and max magnification.
Choose the Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. for its weight.
On paper the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. wins more rows (2 to 1); if the Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH.'s strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $7,495 new $7,899.99 used | Not priced in US yet |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm (full frame) | 35mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 10 / 5 | 7 / 5 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 11 |
| Closest focus | 0.30 m (best) | 0.70 m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× (best) | 0.06× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Manual focus | Manual focus |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | — | — |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 320 g | 252 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 53 × 49.3 mm | 53 × 35.7 mm |
| Filter thread | 39 mm | 39 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.