TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M § 03 Head to head
TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M vs Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8
TTartisan 21mm f/1.5 is 0.5 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 21mm f/1.8 is 8 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M is a 21mm f/1.5 prime, and the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 is a 21mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M 
Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M better than the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8?
- 0.5 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.5 vs f/1.8)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2012)
Why is the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 better than the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M?
- 8 mm shorter (69 mm vs 77 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- low-light For low-light shooting, the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M has the edge: its f/1.5 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M has the edge: its f/1.5 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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Specification
| Specification | TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M | Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 21mm | 21mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.5 ◆ | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 405 g ◆ | 412 g (14.53 oz) |
| Dimensions | 63 x 77 mm | 78.4 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 10 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | — | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Leica M |
| Released | 2019 | 2012 |
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Size
- A · TTartisan
- B · Voigtlander
- 77 × 63 mm
- 69 × 78.4 mm
The TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M is 8 mm longer and 7 g lighter than the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M
Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M or the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8?
- The TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M opens to f/1.5, against f/1.8 on the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8, 0.5 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M or the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8?
- The TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M weighs 405 g, 7 g less than the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 (412 g).
- Do the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M and the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M or the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M has the edge: its f/1.5 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- Is the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M or the Voigtlander Ultron 21 mm f/1.8 better for astrophotography?
- For astrophotography, the TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M has the edge: its f/1.5 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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