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Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical vs Meike 28mm f/2.8

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

Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical if

  • You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/2.8)
  • Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, low-light wide-angle, environmental portraits

Pick the Meike 28mm f/2.8 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 135 g lighter (185 g vs 320 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 43 mm vs 55 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical and the Meike 28mm f/2.8
Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical Meike 28mm f/2.8
Brand
Voigtlander
Meike
Max aperture
f/1.5 1⅔ stops faster
f/2.8
Weight
320 g
185 g lighter
Length
55 mm
43 mm shorter
Diameter
62.6 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.28 m closer
0.3 m
Max magnification
0.14×
not listed
Aperture blades
12
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 8 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
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Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
28mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical

A fast manual-focus 28mm f/1.5 prime with a 12-bladed aperture, weighing about 320 g. It focuses as close as 0.28 m.

Pros

  • f/1.5
  • 12-bladed aperture
  • Close focus 0.28 m
  • Compact

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • Not weather sealed

Our notes

Meike 28mm f/2.8

This 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Meike fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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