The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E 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 75mm f1.5 E with a length of 76mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E has a larger diameter of 74mm 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 35mm F1.2 Nokton weighs 490g, 7% (40g) lighter than the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E's weight of 530g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E has the Sony E 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 Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
112.5mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
