The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E and the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron 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. Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron with a length of 51mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron'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 28mm F2 Ultron weighs 244g, 33% (123g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E's weight of 367g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron has a 46mm 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 Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron 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
28mm but while Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
