
Leica L-Mount Autofocus
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 750 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 27 cm
- Length
- 102 mm
At a Glance
This 35 mm prime is a moderate wide-angle lens for full-frame L-Mount cameras. Its f/2 aperture allows shorter shutter times and shallow depth of field, and autofocus and an electronically controlled aperture are included. The lens focuses as close as 27 cm at 1:5 (0.2x) and weighs 750 g. It suits street, reportage and everyday photography.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 750 g (1.65 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 27 cm (10.63 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 102 mm (4.02 in)
- Diameter
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Released
- April 2019
Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com, leica-camera.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH fit?
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH | Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Meike AF 35mm F2 STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Weight | 750 g | 400 g | 325 g | 298 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 27 cm | 24 cm | 27 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 102 mm | 83 mm | 65.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH: FAQ
Does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH have autofocus?
Yes, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH has autofocus.
Does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH have image stabilization?
No, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH weigh?
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH weighs 750 g. It is 102 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.
What filter size does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH use?
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH is 27 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
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