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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic with a length of 30mm, is 35mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic'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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic weighs 175g, 54% (206g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM's weight of 381g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM and the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm.