TTArtisan 50mm f/2 vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

TTArtisan

50mm f/2

f/2MF

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Voigtlander

APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical

f/2364 gMF

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Pick the TTArtisan 50mm f/2 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical if

You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 10
Our notes say it suits: Detail-focused portraits, product and still-life work, landscapes

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 50mm f/2 and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
	TTArtisan 50mm f/2	Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
Brand	TTArtisan	Voigtlander
Format	Full frame	not listed
Weight	not listed	364 g
Length	not listed	61.3 mm
Diameter	not listed	62.6 mm
Filter thread	43 mm	49 mm
Min focus distance	0.5 m	0.45 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.15×
Aperture blades	10	12 more blades
Optical design	6 elements / 5 groups	10 elements / 8 groups

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 50mm both
Max aperture: f/2 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

TTArtisan 50mm f/2

A 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens, the TTArtisan 50mm f/2 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical

A manual-focus 50mm f/2 apochromat for Sony E-mount designed for sharpness with minimal colour fringing. It weighs about 364 g and takes 49mm filters.