Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. vs Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2
Leica 35mm f/1.2 is 74 g lighter. Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. is a 35mm f/1.2 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 is a 35mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. 
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. better than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2?
- 74 g lighter (416 g vs 490 g)
- 13 mm shorter (64.6 mm vs 77.8 mm long)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.7 m)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2003)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 better than the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH.?
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. | Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 416 g ◆ | 490 g (17.28 oz) |
| Dimensions | 50.2 x 64.6 mm | 63 x 77.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (1:11.6 magnification) ◆ | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 5 groups | 10 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2026 | 2003 |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Voigtlander
- 64.6 × 50.2 mm
- 77.8 × 63 mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 is 13 mm longer and 74 g heavier than the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH..
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Sample frames
Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH.
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2?
- The Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. weighs 416 g, 74 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 (490 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2?
- The Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.7 m for the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2.
- Is the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 better for travel?
- For travel, the Leica Noctilux-M 35 mm f/1.2 ASPH. has the edge: it is 74 g lighter to carry.
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