Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM vs Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4

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| Mount | ||
| Best For | Portrait Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 12 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.5 m | 0.7 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.13x | 0.08x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 255 g | 417 g |
| Length | 41.9 mm | 58 mm |
| Diameter | 56.5 mm | 45 mm |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 46 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | - | 2025 |
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Comparing Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM (50 mm, f/1.5) and Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 (50 mm, f/1.4).
Voigtlander Heliar Classic 50 mm f/1.5 VM is the lightest at 255 g, Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 weighs 417 g.
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, 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.
Use the detailed comparison table below to see all specifications side-by-side and find the perfect lens for your photography needs.