The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 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. Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH with a length of 41mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH's 53mm 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. Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH weighs 320g, which means it is 170g (34%) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton which has a weight of 490g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton 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 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
