The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II and the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 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. Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II with a length of 25mm, is 64mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar 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 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II weighs 180g, which means it is 385g (68%) lighter than the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 which has a weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 has a 67mm 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 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II and the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II is also available in Canon EF mount.
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.