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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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. Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II with a length of 25mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL also has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Voigtlander 40mm F2 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. Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL weighs 195g, 2% (5g) lighter than the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II's weight of 200g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm.
On the other hand, the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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.