Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV vs Classic 35mm F1.4 II
Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 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 shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.7 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 10
Pick the Classic 35mm F1.4 II if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 111 g lighter (189 g vs 300 g)
- You want a compact lens: 28.5 mm vs 51.8 mm long
Spec differences
8 differences| 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV | Classic 35mm F1.4 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
300 g
|
189 g
lighter
|
| Length |
51.8 mm
|
28.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
61.8 mm
|
55 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
43 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.7 m
|
| Aperture blades |
12
more blades
|
10
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Voigtlander both
- Mount
- Leica M both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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