Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL IIto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 55mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Pentax KAF Mount
Weight: 320g.
Diameter: 71mm
Length: 67mm
Min Focus Distance:0.19m
Max Magnification:1x

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II Top Features

58mm Focal Range
F1.4 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 58mm
Max Format:
Pentax KAF Mount
Weight: 320g.
Diameter: 64mm
Length: 48mm
Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Our Winner: Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro over Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II

Focal Length – Wide	50mm vs 58mm	8mm Wider coverage
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Filter Thread	55mm vs 58mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.19m vs 0.45m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II over Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Focal Length – Tele	58mm vs 50mm	8mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	64mm vs 71mm	7mm smaller in diameter
Length	48mm vs 67mm	19mm shorter

Cons Of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro	Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II
Brand	Sigma	Voigtlander
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Macro Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF	Pentax KAF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	58mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture		F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	10	7
Optical Groups	9	6
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.19m	0.45m
Max Magnification	1X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	None
Full Time Manual	No	N/A
Focus Method	Extending front	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	320g	320g
Diameter	71mm	64mm
Length	67mm	48mm
Materials	metal mount	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	55mm	58mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focus	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	Unknown	LH-58
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	LH-58 lenshood
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