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Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 190 g lighter (160 g vs 350 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.28 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 43 mm vs 60 mm long

Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
Brand
Nikon
Voigtlander
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/2 1 stop faster
Weight
160 g lighter
350 g
Length
43 mm shorter
60 mm
Diameter
71.5 mm
68.8 mm slimmer
Filter thread
52 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.19 m closer
0.28 m
Max magnification
0.2× larger
0.15×
Aperture blades
not listed
12
Optical design
9 elements / 8 groups
12 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Released
2021
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
28mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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