Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF vs Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
Pick the Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 196 g lighter (165 g vs 361 g)
- You want a compact lens: 30 mm vs 93 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF | Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
361 g
|
165 g
lighter
|
| Length |
93 mm
|
30 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
91 mm
|
61.7 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
7 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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