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
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor 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 Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II's 61mm diameter.
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer 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 Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH and 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-5, Panasonic GH6 and OM System OM-1.
Focal Range