Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II and the Leica Apo-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2.0 Asph. The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.5, released in 2020. The Leica Apo-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2.0 Asph is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2, released in 2012.

There is a 8 years difference between the Leica Apo-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2.0 Asph and the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II — 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.