The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 and the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS 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. Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 with a length of 75mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95's 64mm 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. Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS weighs 425g, 25% (146g) lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95's weight of 571g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 and the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
43mm but while Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 has the fastest aperture of
F0.95, the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS's widest aperture value is
F1.2.