Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type I)
Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM if
- You need 2½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/3.5)
Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type I) if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 0.9 m
Spec differences
10 differences| Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM | Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type I) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.5
2½ stops faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
250 g
|
245 g
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
52 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
34 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.9 m
|
0.45 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 4 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Length
- 45 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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