The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E and the Sigma 50mm F2 C 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. Sigma 50mm F2 C is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E with a length of 61mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F2 C also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E'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. Sigma 50mm F2 C weighs 350g, 3% (14g) lighter than the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E's weight of 364g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 50mm F2 C has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F2 C:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F2 C has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sigma 50mm F2 C is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0.
