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 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton with a length of 29mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton'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 35mm F1.4 Nokton weighs 200g, 47% (181g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM's weight of 381g.
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.