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Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Weight
220 g
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
34 mm

At a Glance

The Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 is a manual-focus, moderate wide-angle prime for Leica M full frame. It is built from 6 elements in 4 groups and weighs 220 g. The maximum aperture is f/2.5, and it focuses down to 0.7 m. It suits street, reportage and everyday photography.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 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/2.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.5
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
220 g (0.49 lb)
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Length
34 mm (1.34 in)
Diameter
51 mm (2.01 in)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 fit?

The Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 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 f/2.5 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensLeica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color SkoparKIPON Iberit 35mm f/2.4Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.5f/2.4f/2.4
Weight220 g134 g220 g197 g
Filter diameter39 mm39 mm49 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm70 cm70 cm80 cm
Length34 mm23 mm35 mm33.9 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5: FAQ

Does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 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 f/2.5 weigh?

The Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 weighs 220 g. It is 34 mm long with a diameter of 51 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 use?

The Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 takes 39 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

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