
Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 338 g
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm
- Length
- 46 mm
At a Glance
At f/1.4, this 35 mm Summilux-M gives shallow depth of field and short shutter times in low light. It is a moderate wide-angle prime for full frame Leica M bodies, weighs 338 g and is focused manually. The minimum focus distance is 0.4 m, and it uses a floating element. Street, reportage and everyday photography are typical uses.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
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/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 5
- Weight
- 338 g (0.75 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm (15.75 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:8.9 (0.11×)
- Length
- 46 mm (1.81 in)
- Diameter
- 58 mm (2.28 in)
- Released
- September 2022
Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH fit?
The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 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 Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH | Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM | Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton VM II | Thypoch Simera 35mm F1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 338 g | 381 g | 189 g | 272 g |
| Filter diameter | 46 mm | 49 mm | 43 mm | 49 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 40 cm | 70 cm | 70 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 46 mm | 65 mm | 28.5 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH: FAQ
Does the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH have autofocus?
No, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH have image stabilization?
No, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 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 Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH weigh?
The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH weighs 338 g. It is 46 mm long with a diameter of 58 mm.
What filter size does the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH use?
The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH takes 46 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM
35mm · f/1.4
Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton VM II
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Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH
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