The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar 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 35mm F2 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar with a length of 23mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar's 55mm 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 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar weighs 134g, 58% (191g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN's weight of 325g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar's widest aperture value is
F2.5.
