The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton 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 35mm F1.2 Nokton is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z with a length of 64mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton's 63mm 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 APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z weighs 347g, which means it is 143g (29%) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
Both the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
