The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E 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. Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E is the longer of the two lenses at 61mm. The Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH with a length of 47mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH's 53mm 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. Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH weighs 300g, 17% (64g) lighter than the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E's weight of 364g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E 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 Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica APO 50mm f2 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0.
