
Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
- Weight
- 197 g
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 80 cm
- Length
- 33.9 mm
At a Glance
The Summarit-M is a 35 mm moderate wide-angle prime for full frame Leica M bodies. It offers a maximum aperture of f/2.4 and weighs just 197 g, which makes it compact. Focus and aperture are operated by hand, and the minimum focus distance is 0.8 m. It suits street, reportage, everyday and travel photography, and it includes an aspherical element.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
- Travel
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
- Minimum focus distance of 0.8 m: limited for close-ups.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 6
- Groups
- 4
- Weight
- 197 g (0.43 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 80 cm (31.5 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:20.4 (0.05×)
- Length
- 33.9 mm (1.33 in)
- Diameter
- 52 mm (2.05 in)
- Released
- October 2014
Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH fit?
The Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Leica M-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.
Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH | KIPON Iberit 35mm f/2.4 | Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 | Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.4 | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
| Weight | 197 g | 220 g | 220 g | 134 g |
| Filter diameter | 46 mm | 49 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 80 cm | 70 cm | 70 cm | 70 cm |
| Length | 33.9 mm | 35 mm | 34 mm | 23 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH: FAQ
Does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH have autofocus?
No, the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH have image stabilization?
No, the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 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 Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH weigh?
The Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH weighs 197 g. It is 33.9 mm long with a diameter of 52 mm.
What filter size does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH use?
The Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH takes 46 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
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