Leica summilux m 35mm f 1 4 vs voigtl nder nokton vintage line 35mm f 1 5 aspherical?

Both are 35mm primes for full frame, both use the Leica M mount, and both are manual focus with no stabilisation. The real difference is the aperture and the look.

The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 is the faster lens, and it's soft and glowing wide open, which I like for portraits and low light. The Voigtländer Nokton Vintage Line 35mm f/1.5 Aspherical is a half-stop slower, so you lose a little light for the same framing.

If you shoot wide open and want that glow, go with the Summilux. If you want a 35mm for a Leica M body and don't need the extra speed, the Nokton is a sensible choice. For how 35mm is used with people, see portraits.

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