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Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic vs Zeiss Carl Biogon T 235 ZM

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Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Standard Prime | Leica M

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic
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Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM

Wideangle Prime | Leica M

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Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic vs Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is a Standard Prime lens with a 40mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.4 whereas Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and max aperture of F2.0.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic Key Specs

  • 40mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica M Mount
  • Weight: 175g.
  • Diameter: 55mm
  • Length: 30mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.7m

Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM Key Specs

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 43mm
  • Max Format:
  • Leica M Mount
  • Weight: 240g.
  • Diameter: 52mm
  • Length: 68mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.7m
  • Max Magnification:0.056x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic with a length of 30mm is 38mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic has a larger diameter of 55mm compared to Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM's 52mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic weighs 175g, which means it is 65g (37%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM which has a weight of 240g.


Lens Mounts

Both Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic and Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.

Focal Range

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.

Reasons to choose Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic over Carl Zeiss Biogon T 235 ZM

Focal Length - Tele 40mm vs 35mm 5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 2 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 2 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 10 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight 175g vs 240g 65g lighter
Length 30mm vs 68mm 38mm shorter
Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Biogon T 235 ZM over Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic
Focal Length - Wide 35mm vs 40mm 5mm Wider coverage
Diameter 52mm vs 55mm 3mm smaller in diameter
Max Magnification 0.056x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic and Carl Zeiss Biogon T 235 ZM
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs Yes Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic and Carl Zeiss Biogon T 235 ZM
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic vs Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM
Brand Voigtlander Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Leica M Leica M
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 40mm 35mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Unknown Silver or black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.4 F2.0
Min Aperture F16.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 10 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 7 9
Optical Groups 6 6
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.7m 0.7m
Max Magnification unknown 0.056X
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type None None
Full Time Manual N/A N/A
Focus Method Unknown Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 175g 240g
Diameter 55mm 52mm
Length 30mm 68mm
Materials Unknown metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No Unknown
Filter Thread Unknown 43mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied No Unknown
Hood Code LH-6 Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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