The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G 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 Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 52mm. The Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G weighs 174g, 57% (231g) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
Both the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G have the same Filter thread size of 49mm .
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has the fastest aperture of
F1.2 , the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G's widest aperture value is
F2.5 .
