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 F2.5 Color Skopar 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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar with a length of 23mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar'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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, 68% (294g) lighter than the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's weight of 428g.
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica L Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max 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 F2.5 Color Skopar's widest aperture value is
F2.5.
