Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 28mm F2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 120 g lighter (200 g vs 320 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.16× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, casual wide shots
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/2)
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, low-light wide-angle, environmental portraits
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 28mm F2 | Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
200 g
lighter
|
320 g
|
| Length |
64 mm
|
55 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
60 mm
slimmer
|
62.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 28mm F2
A lightweight 28mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2 aperture. Sony offered optional fisheye and ultra-wide converters for it.
Pros
- Small and light at about 200 g
- f/2 aperture
- Optional wide converters available
Cons
- Sharpness is modest wide open
- No stabilization
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
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