Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. vs Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary
Both are Leica L prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
Pick the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 103 g lighter (325 g vs 428 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.4 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 65.4 mm vs 77 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. | Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
428 g
|
325 g
lighter
|
| Length |
77 mm
|
65.4 mm
shorter
|
| Filter thread |
60 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.27 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
0.18×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 8 groups
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2020
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, diameter, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Diameter
- 70 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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