Leica's Summarit line of lenses, aimed at photographers who are willing to sacrifice some light-gathering capability in exchange for smaller optics at lower price points, received a full refresh at Photokina 2014. All of the lenses in the family, including the Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4 ASPH. ($2,250), are built to the same stringent mechanical standards as more expensive f/2 Summicron and f/1.4 Summilux lenses, and promise to capture images that are as sharp. Indeed, the 35mm Summarit behaves a lot like the Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. ( at Amazon) —its center is quite sharp, even wide open, but edge performance at wide apertures leaves something to be desired. If you're in the market for a compact, 35mm lens for an M-mount camera, it's tough to beat our Editors' Choice Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM ($903.00 at Amazon) in terms of price and sharpness. The 35mm Summarit-M ($2,195.00 at Amazon) is a small lens, measuring just 1.3 by 2 inches (HD) without the included hood. It's available ...
The Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4 ASPH. is a small prime lens for Leica rangefinders that covers a classic wide-angle field of view. Its center is quite sharp, giving way to softer edges when shot at wider apertures.
Very compact; Solid build quality; Includes lens hood and metal cap; Excellent center sharpness; Minimal distortion
Softened edges and color fringing at wider apertures; Hood makes filter use problematic