Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/2 Aspherical VM vs Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 12 | 10 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.7 m | 0.5 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.08x | 0.13x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 288 g | 255 g |
| Length | 53 mm | 41.9 mm |
| Diameter | 55.6 mm | 56.5 mm |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 49 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2021 | - |
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Comparing Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/2 Aspherical VM (50 mm, f/2) and Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM (50 mm, f/1.5).
Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM is the lightest at 255 g, Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/2 Aspherical VM weighs 288 g.
Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.5, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM can focus closest at 0.5 m minimum focus distance.
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