In this review, we will be comparing the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 for the MFT and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II for the MFT, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Panasonic and Voigtlander.
We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.
What type of photography are the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 and Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 |
Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II |
| Bird/Wildlife | Poor | Fair |
| Sports | Poor | Average |
| Portrait | Fair | Excellent |
| Travel | Average | Good |
| Street | Excellent | Very Good |
| Wedding | Fair | Excellent |
| Walk Around | Average | Good |
| Vlogging | Very Good | Good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
Size and Weight Comparison
The 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 DG 12mm F1.4 weighs 335g, which means it is 100g (22%) 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 the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 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-5, Panasonic GH6 and OM System OM-1.
Focal Range
Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a FourThirds format camera. Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 50mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.