The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E and the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 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. Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 with a length of 38mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5's 59mm 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 15mm F4.5 weighs 156g, 61% (249g) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm.
