The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II and the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II with a length of 25mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has a larger diameter of 63mm 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. Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic weighs 175g, 12% (25g) lighter than the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II's weight of 200g.
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is also available in the Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm but while Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
