The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic with a length of 74mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's 53mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro weighs 289g, which means it is 138g (32%) lighter than the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic which has a weight of 427g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is also available in Sony E , Canon RF, Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.