The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 and the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM 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. Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 with a length of 57mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM's 56mm 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. Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM weighs 350g, 18% (78g) lighter than the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1's weight of 428g.
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
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 and the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 has the fastest aperture of
F1.1, the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM's widest aperture value is
F1.5.