Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM vs Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II
Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 51 g lighter (189 g vs 240 g)
- You want a compact lens: 28.5 mm vs 56 mm long
Spec differences
9 differences| Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
240 g
|
189 g
lighter
|
| Length |
56 mm
|
28.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
55 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.06×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 6 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Filter thread
- 43 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.7 m both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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