Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro is lighter by 128g.
| Spec | FE 50mm F2.8 Macro | APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 236.0 (lighter) | 364 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 49 |
| Length mm | 71.0 | 61.3 |
| Diameter mm | 70.8 | 62.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.16 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.15 |
| Groups | n/a | 8 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame E-mount covering 50mm at f/2.8. It weighs about 236 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Compact at about 236 g
- Close focus to 0.16 m
Cons
- Short working distance at 1:1
- Less suited to subject-isolating portraits
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