Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM vs Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50mm F1.5
Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50mm F1.5 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.9 m
Spec differences
10 differences| Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM | Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50mm F1.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
250 g
|
255 g
|
| Length |
45 mm
|
41.9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
56.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.9 m
|
0.5 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 4 groups
|
6 elements / 3 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.5 both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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