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Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM vs Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm F2.5 P II

Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.5)

Pick the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm F2.5 P II if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 106 g lighter (134 g vs 240 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 23 mm vs 56 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM and the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm F2.5 P II
Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm F2.5 P II
Brand
Zeiss
Voigtlander
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/2 ⅔ stop faster
f/2.5
Weight
240 g
134 g lighter
Length
56 mm
23 mm shorter
Diameter
not listed
55 mm
Filter thread
43 mm
39 mm
Max magnification
0.06×
not listed
Aperture blades
not listed
10
Optical design
9 elements / 6 groups
7 elements / 5 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
35mm both
Min focus distance
0.7 m both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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