The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and the 7artisans 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 M 50mm F1.4 2023 is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The 7artisans 50mm F1.1 with a length of 49mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7artisans 50mm F1.1 has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023's 59mm 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. Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 weighs 337g, which means it is 63g (15%) lighter than the 7artisans 50mm F1.1 which has a weight of 400g.
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
Filter Threads
The Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the 7artisans 50mm F1.1 has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 50mm F1.1:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and the 7artisans 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the 7artisans 50mm F1.1's widest aperture value is
F1.1.
