Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM vs Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM
Both are Leica M prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/2)
- You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 68 mm long
Pick the Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 20 g lighter (230 g vs 250 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.7 m vs 0.9 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.08× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
Spec differences
6 differences| C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM | Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
250 g
|
230 g
lighter
|
| Length |
45 mm
shorter
|
68 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
43 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.9 m
|
0.7 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
0.08×
larger
|
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- Brand
- Zeiss both
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Optical design
- 6 elements / 4 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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