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Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift vs Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II
Brand
Laowa
Voigtlander
Type
Tilt-Shift
Prime
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/4
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
Filter thread
82 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.25 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.17×
not listed
Aperture blades
14
not listed
Optical design
16 elements / 11 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
Image stabilization
No
not listed
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Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Focal length
20mm both

Our notes

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift: a tilt-shift lens with a 20mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II

This 20mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens from Voigtlander fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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