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 F1.4 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton with a length of 29mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 55mm.
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 25g (12%) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton which has a weight of 200g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 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 F1.4 Nokton is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.