The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II and the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF 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. Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II with a length of 48mm, is 74mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II's 64mm 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 58mm F1.4 SL II weighs 320g, which means it is 615g (65%) lighter than the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF which has a weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II and the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF 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 58mm F1.4 SL II is also available in the Pentax KAF mount.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 58mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
87mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 105mm.
