The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 35mm f1.2 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 M 35mm f1.2 with a length of 50mm, is 28mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica M 35mm f1.2 has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton's 63mm 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 M 35mm f1.2 weighs 416g, which means it is 74g (15%) 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 M 35mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica M 35mm f1.2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica M 35mm f1.2 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 and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.
