Leica Summarit
35mm f/2.5
vs
Leica Elmarit
24mm f/2.8 M

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Leica 35mm f/2.5

Slightly wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 35mm f/2.5 captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Leica 35mm f/2.5

Reasons to consider the Leica 24mm f/2.8 M
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 30% better wide angle
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M Learn more about
the Leica 24mm f/2.8 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35mm f/2.5 :35 mm
24mm f/2.8 M:24 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar M

Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar M

Wide angle lens

$2,595
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24mm f/3.8 Elmar M vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Compare the 24mm f/3.8 Elmar M vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$5,150
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4

Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$5,350
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4 vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Compare the Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4 vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,843
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is longer
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Lens

$860
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Low light lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,087
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lens

$350
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

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