Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 vs Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- Our notes say it suits: Street, landscape, close-up details
Pick the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
15 differences| Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Voigtlander
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| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
220 g
|
not listed
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| Length |
64 mm
|
not listed
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| Diameter |
73 mm
|
not listed
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| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.11 m
|
not listed
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| Max magnification |
0.5×
|
not listed
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| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
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not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
OSD
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
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| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
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| Released |
2020
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not listed
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3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 20mm both
Our notes
Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
A small wide-angle prime for Sony full-frame with 1:2 close-up capability. It weighs about 220 g and uses an OSD focus motor.
Pros
- Compact at about 220 g
- Close focusing to 1:2
- 67mm filter thread
Cons
- f/2.8 is slow for low light
- No stabilization
Our notes
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II: a wide-angle prime lens with a 20mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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