Leica
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. — 35mm f/2 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$2,195
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
Leica
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. — 35mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$4,595
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Wins
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- BSummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- ASummicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. has lower Weight (538 g vs 695 g)
- ASummicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. has higher Max magnification (0.2 × vs 0.17 ×)
- BSummilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 35 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
⌀73 × 89 mm
538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
⌀76 × 102 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. is 13mm shorter and 3mm narrower than Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH..
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. is 157 g lighter than Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH..
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
538 g vs 695 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
89 mm vs 102 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
73 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 35 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Summilux-SL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.