Zeiss
Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Leica Summilux
50mm f/1.4 M

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Significantly cheaper $725.00 vs $3,995.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $3,270 cheaper (5.5x less)
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M vs the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f.
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M

Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M

Low light lens

$2,295
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Summicron 50mm f/2 M vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Summicron 50mm f/2 M vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$725
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Fisheye lens

$250
Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Leica 21mm Elmar-M

Leica 21mm Elmar-M

Wide angle lens

$2,995
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 21mm Elmar-M vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 21mm Elmar-M vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,283
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$470
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,200
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

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