The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF and the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM 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. Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF with a length of 20mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM's 51mm 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. Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF weighs 88g, which means it is 47g (34%) lighter than the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM which has a weight of 135g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
