Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV
Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 81 g lighter (300 g vs 381 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.7 m
- You want a compact lens: 51.8 mm vs 65 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM | Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
381 g
|
300 g
lighter
|
| Length |
65 mm
|
51.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
61.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.7 m
|
0.5 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.06×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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