The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II 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 Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH with a length of 55mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II's 61mm 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. Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH weighs 205g, which means it is 230g (52%) lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II which has a weight of 435g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH has a filter size of 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
25mm but while Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II's widest aperture value is
F0.95.
