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 Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM 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 75mm f1.5 E is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM with a length of 63mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM's 63mm 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 VM weighs 350g, 33% (180g) lighter than the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E's weight of 530g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Pixii+, Epson R-D1x and Epson R-D1 for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.5.
