Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZM vs Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical III
Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZM if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.5 m
Pick the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical III if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 303 g lighter (247 g vs 550 g)
- You want a compact lens: 55.2 mm vs 86 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZM | Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical III | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
550 g
|
247 g
lighter
|
| Length |
86 mm
|
55.2 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
64.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.06×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
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6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Optical design
- 11 elements / 9 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both