Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic vs Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic vs Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic Top Features

75mm Focal Range
F1.8 Max Aperture
Max Format: 35mm FF
Leica M Mount
Weight: 427g.
Diameter: 58mm
Length: 74mm
Min Focus Distance:0.9m

Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 Top Features

90mm Focal Range
F4.0 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 39mm
Max Format:
Leica M Mount
Weight: 240g.
Diameter: 52mm
Length: 41mm
Min Focus Distance:0.77m
Max Magnification:0.15x

Our Winner: Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic over Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4

Focal Length – Wide	75mm vs 90mm	15mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	1.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at tele end

Pros Of Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 over Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic

Focal Length – Tele	90mm vs 75mm	15mm more Tele coverage
Weight	240g vs 427g	187g lighter
Diameter	52mm vs 58mm	6mm smaller in diameter
Length	41mm vs 74mm	33mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.77m vs 0.9m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.15x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic and Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus	No vs No	Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic vs Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic	Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4
Brand	Voigtlander	Leica
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Macro Prime
Lens Mount	Leica M	Leica M
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	75mm	90mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.8	F4.0
Min Aperture	F16.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	10	10
Optics
Optical Elements	6	4
Optical Groups	3	4
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.9m	0.77m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.15X
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	None	None
Full Time Manual	N/A	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	427g	240g
Diameter	58mm	52mm
Length	74mm	41mm
Materials	Unknown	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	Unknown	39mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	Leica Macro Adapter M
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