Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM vs Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35mm F1.5 Aspherical
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 Vintage Line 35mm F1.5 Aspherical if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 52 g lighter (188 g vs 240 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.7 m
- You want a compact lens: 36 mm vs 56 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM | Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35mm F1.5 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
240 g
|
188 g
lighter
|
| Length |
56 mm
|
36 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
53 mm
|
| Filter thread |
43 mm
|
39 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.7 m
|
0.5 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.06×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Optical design
- 9 elements / 6 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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