Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 198 g lighter (154 g vs 352 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.35 m
- You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 67.3 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel photography, low-light handheld shots, street and vlog use on APS-C
Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
154 g
lighter
|
352 g
|
| Length |
45 mm
shorter
|
67.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
|
62.6 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
closer
|
0.35 m
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, max magnification. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Filter thread
- 49 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.15× both
Our notes
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C 35mm prime for E-mount, light at about 154 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Very light at 154 g
- Compact
Cons
- APS-C only
- Not weather sealed
- Plastic-and-metal build that is basic by prime standards
Our notes
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical
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