The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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 M 50mm F1.4 2023 is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM with a length of 30mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 also has a larger diameter of 59mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM's 51mm 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. Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM weighs 135g, which means it is 202g (59%) lighter than the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 which has a weight of 337g.
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 Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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 f2.2 VM has the fastest aperture of
F2.2, the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
