Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm
Leica
46 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 21 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 21 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.0618055556 | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical 21mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 22.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
