Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 vs Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC
Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 vs Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC
When comparing Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC and Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 2 aperture of Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 and Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC:
| Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 | Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC | |
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| Brand | Cooke | Voigtländer |
| Weight | 1900 g | Missing |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Type | Prime | Missing |
| Aperture Range | 2 - 22 | Missing |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | No |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | No |