The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 75mm f1.4 and the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z 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. 7Artisans 75mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z with a length of 74mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the 7Artisans 75mm f1.4's 62mm 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. 7Artisans 75mm f1.4 weighs 408g, which means it is 107g (20%) lighter than the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z which has a weight of 515g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 75mm f1.4 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 75mm f1.4:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 75mm f1.4 and the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
7Artisans 75mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm but while 7Artisans 75mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Z's widest aperture value is
F1.5.
