The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton and the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar 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 35mm F1.2 Nokton is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar with a length of 30mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton also has a larger diameter of 63mm 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, 68% (334g) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton's weight of 490g.
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 35mm F1.2 Nokton has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar has a 39mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton and the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar 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 35mm F1.2 Nokton is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm.
