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 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 F2.5 Color Skopar with a length of 23mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, which means it is 96g (41%) lighter than the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 which has a weight of 230g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 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 M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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.