Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 vs TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M
Leica 50mm f/1.4 is 149 g lighter. TTartisan 50mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 prime, and the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M is a 50mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 
TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 better than the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M?
- 149 g lighter (250 g vs 399 g)
- 24 mm shorter (43 mm vs 67 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 49 mm)
Why is the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M better than the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4?
- More aperture blades (12 vs 9)
- Newer design (2020 vs 1961)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 149 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 | TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 250 g (8.82 oz) ◆ | 399 g |
| Dimensions | 53 x 43 mm | 57 x 67 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) | 0.7 m |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.08x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 7 elements in 5 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm (E39) ◆ | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 1961 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · TTartisan
- 43 × 53 mm
- 67 × 57 mm
The TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M is 24 mm longer and 149 g heavier than the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4
TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M?
- The Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 weighs 250 g, 149 g less than the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M (399 g).
- Do the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 and the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.4 Leica M better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 149 g lighter to carry.
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