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TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 vs Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM

Both are Leica M prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.7 m vs 0.9 m

Pick the Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 179 g lighter (250 g vs 429 g)

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 and the Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM
Brand
TTArtisan
Zeiss
Max aperture
f/1.4
f/1.5
Weight
429 g
250 g lighter
Length
not listed
45 mm
Filter thread
49 mm
46 mm
Min focus distance
0.7 m closer
0.9 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.07×
Aperture blades
12
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 8 groups
6 elements / 4 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
50mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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