The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 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 TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a larger diameter of 70mm 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 TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, which means it is 362g (73%) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm 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 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10 for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton's widest aperture value is
F1.2.