The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar and the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM 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. Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar with a length of 30mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar has a larger diameter of 55mm compared to the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM's 52mm 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 25mm F4 Color Skopar weighs 156g, which means it is 44g (21%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM which has a weight of 200g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar and the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.