Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 II vs Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Voigtlander · 2014

Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 II if

You need 3 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 8

Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if

You want bigger close-ups: 5× vs 0.26× maximum magnification

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 II and the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
	Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 II	Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Brand	Voigtlander	Laowa
Type	Prime	Macro
Format	not listed	Full frame
Max aperture	f/0.95 3 stops faster	f/2.8
Weight	435 g	not listed
Length	70 mm	not listed
Diameter	60.6 mm	not listed
Filter thread	52 mm	not listed
Max magnification	0.26×	5× larger
Aperture blades	10 more blades	8
Optical design	11 elements / 8 groups	8 elements / 6 groups
Released	2014	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Focal length: 25mm both
Min focus distance: 0.17 m both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 II

A 25mm f/0.95 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 II is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.

Our notes