Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art vs Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical
Sigma 28mm f/1.4 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 28mm f/1.5 is 545 g lighter.
The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a 28mm f/1.4 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical is a 28mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art 
Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art better than the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical better than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art?
- 545 g lighter (320 g vs 865 g)
- 45 mm shorter (62.6 mm vs 107.7 mm long)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical has the edge: it is 545 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical has the edge: it is 545 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 ◆ | f/1.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 865 g (1.91 lbs) | 320 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 83 mm (diameter) x 107.7 mm (length) | 55 x 62.6 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11.02 in) | 0.28 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 17 elements in 12 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Voigtlander
- 107.7 × 83 mm
- 62.6 × 55 mm
The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is 45 mm longer and 545 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical.
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Sample frames
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art or the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical?
- The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art or the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical weighs 320 g, 545 g less than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (865 g).
- Do the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art and the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art or the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical has the edge: it is 545 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art or the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 28 mm f/1.5 Aspherical has the edge: it is 545 g lighter to carry.
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