The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 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 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 42mm shorter.
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 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, which means it is 340g (69%) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in the Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.