u/Funk95

Which Voigtländer lens for street/documentary on the Z mount?

Looking for a second lens for street/documentary on Z mount. Narrowed it to three Voigtländers and would love input from anyone who's shot them.

The candidates

  • Voigtländer 40mm f2 Septon
  • Voigtländer 40mm f1.2 Nokton
  • Voigtländer 35mm 1.4 Nokton Classic

How I shoot

  • Street/documentary
  • Mostly f/5.6-f/8, so max aperture isn't a priority.
  • Camera: Nikon ZF
  • Comfortable with manual focus / zone focusing

What matters most

  • Size and weight
  • Great image quality, but I'm not after clinical sharpness
  • Rendering preference: clean / a bit of character
  • Build quality and overall shooting experience

What I already have

  • Nikkor Z 40mmf2, which I'm keeping. I want something that has better image & build quality. The goal is to add something with a more substantial build and a different shooting/rendering experience.

All thoughts/opinions/sample photos are welcome. Thanks!

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u/Funk95 — 14 days ago