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Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

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.

LensLeica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPHKIPON Iberit 35mm f/2.4Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/2.4f/2.4f/2.5f/2.5
Weight197 g220 g220 g134 g
Filter diameter46 mm49 mm39 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance80 cm70 cm70 cm70 cm
Length33.9 mm35 mm34 mm23 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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