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7artisans 28mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical

Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 7artisans 28mm f/1.4 if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 12

Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the 7artisans 28mm f/1.4 and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
7artisans 28mm f/1.4 Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
Brand
7artisans
Voigtlander
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/1.4 1 stop faster
f/2
Weight
not listed
265 g
Length
not listed
50 mm
Diameter
not listed
55.6 mm
Filter thread
not listed
49 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.5 m
Aperture blades
13 more blades
12
Optical design
not listed
12 elements / 8 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
28mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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