Canon 35mm f/1.5 vs Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.4 II SC/MC

The Canon 35mm f/1.5 and the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.4 II SC/MC are both 35mm lenses. Here are sample photos from each, plus a side-by-side look at the specs.

Specifications

SpecCanon 35mm f/1.5Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.4 II SC/MC
Focal length35mm35mm
Max aperturef/1.5f/1.4
MountLTMM
Min. focus distance1 m0.7 m
Length29 mm28 mm
Diameter56 mm55 mm
Weight185g (Metal)189g (Brass)
Filter thread48 mm43 mm
Elements / groups8 / 48 / 6
Aperture blades1010
Rangefinder couplingYesYes
Rangefinder blockageNoNo
6-bit codingNoNo
Production1958–present2019–present
Colors2-ToneBlack