The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 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. Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH with a length of 47mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 53mm.
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 F1.4 M weighs 281g, which means it is 19g (6%) 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 F1.4 M has a filter size of 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 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 but while Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
