The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 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. Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II with a length of 48mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II's 64mm 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 58mm F1.4 SL II weighs 320g, 22% (95g) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's weight of 415g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 58mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 87mm.
