Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 50mm 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: 162 g lighter (202 g vs 364 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.39 m vs 0.45 m
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits on APS-C, indoor events, subject separation in low light
Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical if
- Our notes say it suits: Detail-focused portraits, product and still-life work, landscapes
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS | Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
202 g
lighter
|
364 g
|
| Length |
62 mm
|
61.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
|
62.6 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.39 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2011
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Filter thread
- 49 mm both
Our notes
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C short telephoto for E-mount, with a fast f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 202 g and has a 49mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Light at 202 g
- Close focus of 0.39 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
- Soft wide open at f/1.8
Our notes
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
A manual-focus 50mm f/2 apochromat for Sony E-mount designed for sharpness with minimal colour fringing. It weighs about 364 g and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Apochromatic correction
- Very sharp optics
- Electronic contacts for metadata
- Compact 364 g
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/2 maximum aperture is not especially fast
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