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Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

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.

LensLeica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPHCarl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZMVoigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton VM IIThypoch Simera 35mm F1.4
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight338 g381 g189 g272 g
Filter diameter46 mm49 mm43 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm70 cm70 cm45 cm
Length46 mm65 mm28.5 mm50.8 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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.

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