Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/2 ZM and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/2 ZM is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2, released in 2010. The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, released in 2024.

There is a 14 years difference between the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/2 ZM and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.