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 Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M 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. Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E with a length of 61mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M'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. Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M weighs 281g, 22% (83g) lighter than the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E's weight of 364g.
Filter Threads
Both the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E and the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M 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 but while Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Thypoch 50mm F1.4 M's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
