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 Planar T2/50 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 Planar T2/50 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 with a length of 57mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM's 52mm 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 Planar T2/50 ZM weighs 230g, 46% (198g) 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 Planar T2/50 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
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 Planar T2/50 ZM's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
