The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro and the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II with a length of 52mm, is 65mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II's 63mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II weighs 320g, 65% (595g) lighter than the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro's weight of 915g.
Filter Threads
The Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro and the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
90mm but while Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II's widest aperture value is
F3.5.