Voigt 35/1.2 or 25/0.95

Do you use a Leica mount camera? If so, get the 35/1.2.

If not, get the 25/0.95.

 

I am also in the same situation as you, although i have a Leica M system. The 25f0.95 looks very tempting and i think will be a better match for the GH2 than the 35f1.2

 

The 35/1.2 is huge on an u43 compared with the 50/0.95.

 

I have been using the Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 for since the beginning of November and I couldn't live without it. It makes a great night time and walkabout lens. A 35mm is too long for general use on MFT cameras.

While the 25mm Voigtlander is physically long with the supplied lenshood, it makes a natural handle for carrying the lens.

 

I agree.... Mine feels big even on an M body. I'd go with the 35mm nokton only if you also intend on using it also on an m body.

 

The weight is pretty similar, but the 35mm will need an adapter, will have a not-so-usable focal length for close indoor and walkaroud (compared to the 25mm on m4/3), but is probably the better investment if you are planning to use it on M-mount cameras as well.

i looked at that too, but am more than happy that i purchased the 25mm 0.95. it is solid gold.

 

50mm focal length lenses for 35mm film cameras come a close second to hydrogen as the most common element in the universe - because they provide the most natural field-of-view for the human eye. Therefore, if intended for use the lens on m4/3 only, the CV 25/0.95 would unquestionably be the one I would choose over the 35/1.2 to provide the same FOV.

 

Haven't tried the 0.95, but the 1.2 has a nice advantage : its dreamy "soft focus" effect at full aperture, in some lighting conditions. It's heavy and big though... maybe you should try (if you haven't done already of course) a cheap legacy lens of about the same bulk before going that route ?

 

I would agree that the 25mm is a much more usable focal length on mft. If you aren't sure about the focal lenght, try the Olympus Zuiko Auto-W 1:2,8/35 mm (with OM-adapter) which is available at ebay for a about 20 €.

Stefan

 

I think the OP is after a very fast lens @35mm, as he stated his alternatives were f/0.95 and f/1.2, rather than a reasonably fast f/2.8

 

Yes. I meant the 2.8 Oly just to try out if the focal lengh is a really good prime length.

Stefan

 

Or you could just set the kit zoom to 35mm to set out that focal length (likewise 25mm).

 

i think that is your best bet, good luck! hope we have been of good help to you!   merry xmas/holiday season  

 

25mm closer focusing.

One further advantage is the closer focusing on the 25mm Voigtlander Nokton. It focuses to 0.17 metre (6 inches) whereas the 35mm f1.2, like most m-mount lenses doesn't focus very close at all .7 metre (2 feet)

Though not at macro levels it does make the lens even more useful.