Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Carl Zeiss

E 50mm F2

f/2320 gMF

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Voigtlander

APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical

f/2364 gMF

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Pick the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 44 g lighter (320 g vs 364 g)

Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical if

Our notes say it suits: Detail-focused portraits, product and still-life work, landscapes

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2 and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
	Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2	Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
Brand	Carl Zeiss	Voigtlander
Format	Full frame	not listed
Weight	320 g lighter	364 g
Length	59 mm shorter	61.3 mm
Diameter	62 mm	62.6 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	49 mm
Max magnification	0.14×	0.15× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	12
Optical design	6 elements / 4 groups	10 elements / 8 groups

7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 50mm both
Max aperture: f/2 both
Min focus distance: 0.45 m both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Carl Zeiss E 50mm F2

This 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Carl Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical

A manual-focus 50mm f/2 apochromat for Sony E-mount designed for sharpness with minimal colour fringing. It weighs about 364 g and takes 49mm filters.