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 Distagon T2,8/15 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 Distagon T2,8/15 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar with a length of 30mm, is 62mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Voigtlander 25mm F4 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 25mm F4 Color Skopar weighs 156g, which means it is 394g (71%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM which has a weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm.
