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 F2.5 Color Skopar 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 F2.5 Color Skopar with a length of 23mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar'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 F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, 64% (247g) 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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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 but while Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar's widest aperture value is
F2.5.