The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM and the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron with a length of 51mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron's 55mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron weighs 244g, 35% (137g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM's weight of 381g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM and the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.