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Zeiss Biogon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZM vs Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm F2.8 Aspherical (Type I)

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

Pick the Zeiss Biogon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZM if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.7 m

Pick the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm F2.8 Aspherical (Type I) if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 87 g lighter (143 g vs 230 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 23.5 mm vs 51 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Zeiss Biogon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZM and the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm F2.8 Aspherical (Type I)
Zeiss Biogon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZM Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm F2.8 Aspherical (Type I)
Brand
Zeiss
Voigtlander
Format
Full frame
not listed
Weight
230 g
143 g lighter
Length
51 mm
23.5 mm shorter
Diameter
not listed
52 mm
Filter thread
46 mm
34 mm
Min focus distance
0.5 m closer
0.7 m
Max magnification
0.06×
not listed
Aperture blades
not listed
10
Optical design
8 elements / 6 groups
8 elements / 5 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
28mm both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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