The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 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 Biogon T2,8/28 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 62mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar with a length of 23mm, is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar has a larger diameter of 55mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM's 53mm 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 F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, which means it is 96g (41%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM which has a weight of 230g.
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
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
