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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic with a length of 30mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic'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 2g (1%) lighter than the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic which has a weight of 175g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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
40mm but while Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has the fastest aperture of
F2.5, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
