Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM § 03 Head to head
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM vs Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM
Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 is 11 mm shorter. Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 is 32 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM is a 35mm f/1.2 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM is a 35mm f/1.2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM 
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Key differences
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM better than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM?
- 11 mm shorter (50.5 mm vs 61.8 mm long)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM better than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM?
- 32 g lighter (300 g vs 332 g)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM | Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 332 g | 300 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 60.8 x 50.5 mm | 51.8 x 61.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.08x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 12 | 12 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | — | 2025 |
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Size
- A · Voigtlander
- B · Voigtlander
- 50.5 × 60.8 mm
- 61.8 × 51.8 mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM is 11 mm longer and 32 g lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM weighs 300 g, 32 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM (332 g).
- Do the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
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