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Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
252 g
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
35.7 mm
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At a Glance

This 35 mm moderate wide-angle for full-frame Leica M opens to f/2. It has an aspherical element and a click-stop aperture ring and weighs 252 g. Focusing is manual, and the minimum focus distance is 70 cm. It suits street, reportage and everyday photography rather than close-ups.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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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/16
Elements
7
Groups
5
Weight
252 g (0.56 lb)
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:17.5 (0.06×)
Length
35.7 mm (1.41 in)
Diameter
53 mm (2.09 in)
Released
February 2016

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com, leica-camera.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH fit?

The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 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
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPHCarl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZMLeica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPHVoigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2.0
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2
Weight252 g240 g320 g304 g
Filter diameter39 mm43 mm39 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm70 cm30 cm50 cm
Length35.7 mm56 mm41 mm58.1 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 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 Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH weighs 252 g. It is 35.7 mm long with a diameter of 53 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH use?

The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH takes 39 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

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