Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH vs Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH

Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH vs Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH

When comparing Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH and Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2 compared to the 3.8 aperture of Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH or Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH and Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH:

	Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH	Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Leica	Leica
Focal Length	24 mm	75 mm
Largest Aperture	3.8	2
Type	Prime	Prime