Leica Elmar-M 50 mm vs Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Street | Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/null | f/3.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 | 10 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.7 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 170 g | 150 g |
| Length | 21.6 mm | 52 mm |
| Diameter | 52 mm | 45 mm |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 34 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 1994 | 2024 |
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Comparing Leica Elmar-M 50 mm (50 mm, f/null) and Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I (50 mm, f/3.5).
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I is the lightest at 150 g, Leica Elmar-M 50 mm weighs 170 g.
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I can focus closest at 0.45 m minimum focus distance.
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