Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC vs Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount)
Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC vs Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount)
When comparing Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount) and Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
Both lenses share the same aperture of 1.4 — this means that you may buy both Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC and Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) in this regard; they''re the same.
Winner: Tied
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
2. Anamorphic Comparison
Neither Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) or Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC are anamorphic lenses.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
3. Stabilization Comparison
Neither Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC or Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) feature built-in image stabilization.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.
4. Weather Seal Comparison
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) features a weather sealed design while Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC does not. This means that Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) is a much better choice if you know that you'll use the lens in harsh environments, where moist, rain or dust is present.
Winner: Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount)
Regarding weather seal: A lens that is weather sealed will perform better over time if you're using the lens in harsh conditions where it's wet or dusty. It may not matter if you're merely using your lens in a studio or in your home.
5. Full Frame Comparison
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) covers a full frame sensor while Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC does not. If you have a full frame camera then Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) is the only choice for you in this comparison.
Winner: Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount)
Regarding full frame coverage: All lenses do not cover full frame sensors, but not all cameras are full frame cameras either. If a lens covers a full frame sensor it can be used on all cameras with a matching lens mount, both full frame and crop sensors, except for medium format cameras.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC and Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount):
| Voigtländer VM II 35mm f/1,4 Nokton MC | Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) | |
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| Brand | Voigtländer | Sigma |
| Weight | Missing | 1200 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic | No | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 40 cm |
| Type | Missing | Prime |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 1.4 - 16 |
| Filter Thread Diameter | Missing | 82 |
| Aperture Blades | Missing | 9 |
| Lens Groups | Missing | 12 |
| Lens Elements | Missing | 16 |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Autofocus | Missing | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | No | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | No | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | Yes |