The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 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 Nokton 25mm F0.95 is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The 7artisans 25mm F1.8 with a length of 32mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 also has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to the 7artisans 25mm F1.8's 51mm 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. 7artisans 25mm F1.8 weighs 143g, which means it is 267g (65%) lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 which has a weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 25mm F1.8 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 25mm F1.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
7artisans 25mm F1.8 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
25mm but while 7artisans 25mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95's widest aperture value is
F0.95.