The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2 and the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2 with a length of 23mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2 has a larger diameter of 59mm compared to the Kamlan 28mm F1.4's 55mm 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 Ultron 27mm F2 weighs 120g, which means it is 264g (68%) lighter than the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 which has a weight of 384g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Kamlan 28mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2 and the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF-M , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2 has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Kamlan 28mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
