Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.27 m on the APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH., against 0.30 m on the Lumix S 40mm F2.
- Max magnification: 0.20× on the APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH., against 0.17× on the Lumix S 40mm F2.
- Weight: 144 g on the Lumix S 40mm F2, against 750 g on the APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH..
APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. or Lumix S 40mm F2: which should you buy?
Choose the APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. for its closest focus and max magnification.
Choose the Lumix S 40mm F2 for its weight.
On paper the APO-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. wins more rows (2 to 1); if the Lumix S 40mm F2'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 | $5,295 new $3,995 used | $397.99 new $350 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 35mm | 40mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm (full frame) | 40mm (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/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 11 | 7 / 6 |
| Aperture blades | — | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.27 m (best) | 0.30 m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× (best) | 0.17× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Dual Syncro Drive) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 750 g | 144 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 73 × 102 mm | 69.4 × 40.9 mm |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | 62 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.