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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Cheaper $725.00 vs $2,295.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,570 cheaper (3.2x less)
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures much more light, 1 f-stop
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/2 M
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Leica 50mm f/2 M vs the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f.
Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/2 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f:f/1.4
50mm f/2 M:f/2
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 Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$470
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,650
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Low light lens

$3,995
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Auto focus Auto focus
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
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$423
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$628
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Leica 18mm f/3.8 Elmar-M

Leica 18mm f/3.8 Elmar-M

Wide angle lens

$3,195
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 18mm f/3.8 Elmar-M vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Macro lens

$499
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Length Slightly longer
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M

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