The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH and the Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN 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 Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN with a length of 46mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN's 61mm 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 19mm F2.8 EX DN weighs 140g, 74% (400g) lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH's weight of 540g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN has a 46mm 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 Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH and the Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
36mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 19mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.