The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS weighs 310g, which means it is 125g (28%) lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II which has a weight of 435g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 50mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
