In this review, we will be comparing Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH and Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic, two Telephoto Prime lenses from Leica and Voigtlander. Both lenses have the same focal range of 75mm but different max apertures: Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH has a max aperture of F2.4 while the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic has a max aperture of F1.8.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH and Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH and the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH |
Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic |
| Bird/Wildlife | Fair | Fair |
| Sports | Fair | Average |
| Portrait | Very Good | Excellent |
| Travel | Average | Average |
| Street | Average | Good |
| Wedding | Very Good | Excellent |
| Walk Around | Average | Average |
| Vlogging | Fair | Average |
| Landscape | Average | Average |
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH with a length of 61mm is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic also has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH's 55mm diameter.
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH weighs 325g, which means it is 102g (23%) lighter than the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic which has a weight of 427g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH and 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, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.
Focal Range