Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH 35mm
The APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH delivers apochromatic correction through 10 elements with 3 aspherical surfaces and 6 ED glass elements, achieving the closest 0.3m focus distance in the M system. Its 544g all-metal build remains the most compact full-frame 35mm lens with this level of optical performance, aided by an 11-blade aperture for smooth rendering. This lens is best for street photographers and documentarians who demand edge-to-edge sharpness and true close-up capability without sacrificing the M-mount’s compact form.
Focal length 35mm
Mount Leica M
Weight 544 g
lens type prime
48 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 6 |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH 35mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm | 17-40mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 544 | 544 | 450 | 326 | 320 | 535 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | linear motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH 35mm | 53.5 | 83.9 | 21.9 | 70.8 | 80.1 | 64.3 | 33.7 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.6 | 69.4 | 85 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 89.6 | 82.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.6 | 75.9 | 85 | 88.4 | 82.4 | 68.2 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.7 | 73.1 | 40.2 | 78.9 | 75.7 | 95.9 | 82.5 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 85.6 | 84.8 | 52.1 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 93.3 | 82.5 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.5 | 95.8 | 70.1 | 74.3 | 97.1 | 92 | 76.3 | 36.8 |
