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Overview of Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron-SL ASPH
The about $2295 Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron-SL ASPH is a mild wide angle lens whose compact size and modest weight stem directly from markedly inferior optical performance vs its 35/ APO sibling.
- Full-Frame
- f/2 to f/22
- Compact, Lightweight Prime
- 3 Aspherical Elements
- Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura Coating
Still, it does have 3 aspherical elements and that means something.
Sigma only supplies 10,30 lp/mm charts, but the Sigma 35/2 MTF curves look better for the about $639 Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary, with overall higher and more consistent performance. If you’re going to go slumming with lenses for your Leica SL3, worth a look.
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