The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 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. Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E with a length of 76mm, is 130mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E's 74mm 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 75mm f1.5 E weighs 530g, which means it is 450g (45%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
112.5mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has a focal range of 50-135mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75 - 202.5mm.
