Voigtlander 35mm f/2 vs Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Voigtlander 35mm f/2 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Pick the Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.23 m vs 0.27 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 12
Spec differences
13 differences| Voigtlander 35mm f/2 | Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Voigtlander
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
420 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
70.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
68.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
|
0.23 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
12
|
15
more blades
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Voigtlander 35mm f/2
The Voigtlander 35mm f/2 is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/2 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro
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