The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH and the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 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 75mm F1.25 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 with a length of 57mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1's 70mm 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 F1.1 weighs 428g, 59% (627g) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH's weight of 1055g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH and the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
