Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 vs Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 if
- You want autofocus (STM): the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical is manual focus only
Pick the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.34 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
11 differences| Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 | Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.5
|
f/2
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
167 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
59.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.34 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 6 groups
|
6 elements / 5 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Filter thread
- 52 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5
This 40mm f/2.5 standard prime lens from Viltrox fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical
The Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical is a fast standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2 for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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