The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH and the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 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. Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 with a length of 46mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5's 54mm 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. Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 weighs 293g, 60% (447g) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's weight of 740g.
Filter Threads
The Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5:
Lens Mounts
The Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5's widest aperture value is
F1.5.
