Leica summarit m 50mm f 2 4 vs zeiss planar t 50mm f 2 zm?

Both are 50mm manual-focus primes for full frame Leica M cameras, with no stabilisation, and both fit the same bodies, from the Leica M9 through the M11 series.

The main difference is aperture. The Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM opens to f/2, so it gathers more light and gives you a little more background blur than the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.4. That makes the Planar my pick if you shoot in dim rooms or want a shallower look.

The Summarit is part of Leica's discontinued lower-priced line, so it's the one to consider if you want a Leica M 50mm on a tighter budget and f/2.4 is enough for you. Either way, a fast prime like these is worth having; see primes or zooms for why.

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