The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton 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. Sony FE 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton with a length of 29mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton'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 F1.4 Nokton weighs 200g, 28% (80g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony FE 35mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
