The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH 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 Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE with a length of 69mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH 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. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, which means it is 825g (78%) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH which has a weight of 1055g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm but while Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F1.2 .
