The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II and the Nikon 20mm f2.8D 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. Nikon 20mm f2.8D is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II with a length of 29mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 20mm f2.8D also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II's 63mm 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 20mm F3.5 SL II weighs 205g, which means it is 65g (24%) lighter than the Nikon 20mm f2.8D which has a weight of 270g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon 20mm f2.8D has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 20mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Nikon 20mm f2.8D has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm but while Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Nikon 20mm f2.8D's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
