The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM and the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 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 VM is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 with a length of 57mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 has a larger diameter of 70mm 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, which means it is 78g (18%) lighter than the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 which has a weight of 428g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM and the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Pixii+, Epson R-D1x and Epson R-D1.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM 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 Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
