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 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic 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 F1.8 Heliar Classic is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM with a length of 63mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic's 58mm 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 77g (18%) lighter than the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic which has a weight of 427g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM and the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm but while Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 VM has the fastest aperture of
F1.5, the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
