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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
Specifications that differ between the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. and the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary
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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