Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | TS-E 90mm f/2.8 | APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 90mm | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 1991 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 550.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 73.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.29 | n/a |
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8
A short-telephoto tilt-shift lens with manual focus. Used for product work, controlled-focus-plane portraits and miniature-style effects.
Pros
- Tilt and shift in a telephoto length
- Sharp
- Comfortable working distance for products
Cons
- Manual focus
- Specialist tool
- Does not focus as close as a 100mm macro
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL: a short-telephoto prime lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.