The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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 40mm F2.5 G is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton with a length of 29mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G also has a larger diameter of 68mm 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. Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G weighs 173g, which means it is 27g (13%) lighter than the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton which has a weight of 200g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has a filter size of 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
