The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic with a length of 30mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic's 55mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic weighs 175g, which means it is 315g (64%) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton which has a weight of 490g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.