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 Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 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 12mm F5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar with a length of 30mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 also has a larger diameter of 75mm 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 74g (32%) lighter than the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 which has a weight of 230g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar and the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 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 Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm.
