Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 vs Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC
Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 vs Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC
When comparing Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC and Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5, 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 1.5 aperture of Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5. 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 Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 and Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC:
| Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 | Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Samyang | Voigtländer |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Type | Prime | Missing |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | No |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | No |