The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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. Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is the longer of the two lenses at 37mm. The Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic with a length of 30mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ also has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic'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, 31% (55g) lighter than the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic's weight of 175g.
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm.
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.
