The $8,500 Divide: My Real-World Take on the New Nokton IV vs. the Noctilux

I just posted a visual review of the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton IV on PureRangefinder. With all the hype surrounding the new $9,650 Leica Noctilux, I wanted to see how the "practical" alternative actually holds up.

Everything in the article was shot wide open at f/1.2. I dive into the rendering, the "f/1.4 bokeh myth," and why I think this 300g lens is the smarter everyday carry for M-shooters. I even included a few night samples and close-up tests with the Visoflex 2.

Check out the full gallery and my final thoughts here: https://www.purerangefinder.com/blog/10/voigtlander-35mm-f12-nokton-iv-vs-leica-35mm-noctilux-the-8500-review