Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 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: 125 g lighter (200 g vs 325 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, casual wide shots
Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 28mm F2 | Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
200 g
lighter
|
325 g
|
| Length |
64 mm
|
58.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
60 mm
slimmer
|
62.6 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Filter thread
- 49 mm 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 APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
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