The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron and the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 28mm F2 Ultron is the longer of the two lenses at 51mm. The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a length of 37mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a larger diameter of 62mm 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. Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ weighs 120g, 50% (124g) lighter than the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron's weight of 244g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
