The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 and the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II 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 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II with a length of 45mm, is 66mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II's 52mm 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 50mm f3.5 II weighs 175g, 78% (625g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4's weight of 800g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II has a 39mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II 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
50mm but while Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
