The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic 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 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 with a length of 43mm, is 31mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic's 58mm 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 12mm F5.6 weighs 230g, 46% (197g) lighter than the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic's weight of 427g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic 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 M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm.
