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Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton vs Zeiss Carl Planar T 250 ZM

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Voigtlander 50mm F1.1

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Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton
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Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM

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Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 vs Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 and Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM, two Standard Prime lenses from Voigtlander and Zeiss. Both lenses have the same focal range of 50mm but different max apertures: Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 has a max aperture of F1.1 while the Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM has a max aperture of F2.0.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.1 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica M Mount
  • Weight: 428g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 57mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1m

Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 43mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica M Mount
  • Weight: 230g.
  • Diameter: 52mm
  • Length: 68mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.7m
  • Max Magnification:0.083x

What type of photography are the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 and Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM lenses good for?

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:

Photography Type Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsAverageAverage
PortraitExcellentExcellent
TravelGoodGood
StreetVery GoodVery Good
WeddingExcellentExcellent
Walk AroundGoodGood
VloggingGoodGood
LandscapeGoodGood

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor 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 Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM's 52mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer 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 Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 Lens Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2
44mm
53mm 240g Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic Lens Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic
30mm
55mm 175g Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH
34mm
52mm 197g Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f2 ASPH Lens Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH
47mm
53mm 300g Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 50mm F1.1 Lens 7artisans 50mm F1.1
49mm
60mm 400g Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 Lens Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5
33mm
52mm 230g Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH
33mm
52mm 105g Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH Lens Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH
75mm
73mm 700g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 and 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 M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton over Carl Zeiss Planar T 250 ZM

Max Aperture - Wide 1.1 vs 2 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.1 vs 2 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 10 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Length 57mm vs 68mm 11mm shorter

Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Planar T 250 ZM over Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton

Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight 230g vs 428g 198g lighter
Diameter 52mm vs 70mm 18mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.7m vs 1m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.083x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton and Carl Zeiss Planar T 250 ZM
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton and Carl Zeiss Planar T 250 ZM
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 vs Carl Zeiss Planar T2/50 ZM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Voigtlander Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Leica M Leica M
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 50mm 50mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Unknown Silver or black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.1 F2.0
Min Aperture F16.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 10 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 7 6
Optical Groups 6 4
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1m 0.7m
Max Magnification unknown 0.083X
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type None None
Full Time Manual N/A N/A
Focus Method Unknown Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 428g 230g
Diameter 70mm 52mm
Length 57mm 68mm
Materials Unknown metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread Unknown 43mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Unknown Unknown
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories Hood LH-7 -
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