The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 50mm F2.0 M and the Leica APO 50mm f2 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 APO 50mm f2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 47mm. The Thypoch 50mm F2.0 M with a length of 27mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 53mm compared to the Thypoch 50mm F2.0 M's 36mm 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. Thypoch 50mm F2.0 M weighs 120g, which means it is 180g (60%) lighter than the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH which has a weight of 300g.
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 Thypoch 50mm F2.0 M has a filter size of 36mm whereas the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH has a 39mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 36mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 50mm F2.0 M:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Thypoch 50mm F2.0 M and the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH 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
F2.0.