Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 III vs Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 III if
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, interiors
Pick the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
Spec differences
12 differences| Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 III | Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Voigtlander
|
Zeiss
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| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
298 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
62.3 mm
|
not listed
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| Diameter |
66.4 mm
|
not listed
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| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
not listed
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| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
not listed
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| Aperture blades |
10
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not listed
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| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
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not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
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not listed
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3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
Our notes
Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 III
A compact manual ultra-wide prime for Sony E-mount, weighing about 298 g with a 58mm filter thread. It has a 10-bladed aperture and focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Very wide 15mm view
- Light at 298 g
- 58mm filter thread
- 10-bladed aperture
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/4.5 is slow
- Colour shift on some bodies
Our notes
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE
This 15mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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