The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar 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. Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II with a length of 25mm, is 83mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar 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 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II weighs 180g, 79% (685g) lighter than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A's weight of 865g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar 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 Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA, Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II's widest aperture value is
F2.8.