The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 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. Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II with a length of 45mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II's 52mm 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 50mm f3.5 II weighs 175g, which means it is 125g (41%) lighter than the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 which has a weight of 300g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
