Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. vs Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.51 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
Pick the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 535 g lighter (205 g vs 740 g)
- You want a compact lens: 54.4 mm vs 102 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. | Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Viltrox
|
| Weight |
740 g
|
205 g
lighter
|
| Length |
102 mm
|
54.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
|
65.1 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
closer
|
0.51 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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