The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton 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 35mm F1.4 Nokton with a length of 29mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton'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 35mm F1.4 Nokton weighs 200g, which means it is 30g (13%) lighter than the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 which has a weight of 230g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton has a filter size of 43mm 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton 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 M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm.