Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 27 g lighter (325 g vs 352 g)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.35 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street, documentary, everyday carry
Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical if
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 | Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
325 g
lighter
|
352 g
|
| Length |
67.4 mm
|
67.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
62.6 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
closer
|
0.35 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
A compact 35mm prime for full-frame mirrorless in Sigma's I series, with a metal barrel and aperture ring. It weighs about 325 g.
Pros
- Compact metal build
- Aperture ring
- Sharp
Cons
- f/2 is slower than f/1.4
- Not as bright as an f/1.4 lens
Our notes
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical
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