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Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM vs Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm F2.2

Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.2)

Pick the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm F2.2 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 95 g lighter (135 g vs 230 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.7 m
  • You want a compact lens: 30 mm vs 68 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM and the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm F2.2
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm F2.2
Brand
Zeiss
Voigtlander
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/2 ⅓ stop faster
f/2.2
Weight
230 g
135 g lighter
Length
68 mm
30 mm shorter
Diameter
not listed
51.4 mm
Filter thread
43 mm
39 mm
Min focus distance
0.7 m
0.5 m closer
Max magnification
0.08×
not listed
Aperture blades
not listed
10
Optical design
6 elements / 4 groups
7 elements / 6 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
50mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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