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Quick answer
The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 20mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 20mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens, the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 20mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II?
At 20mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 20mm | 84° | 94.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 32mm | 58.7° | 68.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II?
It is a fixed 20mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 20mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 58.7° horizontal and 68.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
