Leica Summilux
50mm f/1.4 M
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M
Slightly lighter 335 g vs 0.6 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Cheaper $1,329.00 vs $3,995.00
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 The best price we've seen is $2,666 cheaper (3x less)
More magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:11.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
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 30% better wide angle
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 M:50 mm
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM:35 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,650
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Much more zoom
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$725
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$899
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

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