The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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 Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 with a length of 45mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 also has a larger diameter of 59mm compared to the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025's 58mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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. Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 weighs 337g, 19% (80g) lighter than the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025's weight of 417g.
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
Both the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 have the same Filter thread size of 46mm .
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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 and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .