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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 Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 20mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens from Voigtlander fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 40mm | 48.5° | 56.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 40mm on full frame, with a 48.5° horizontal and 56.8° 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R
14-42mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
14-42mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Tamron
14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
14-150mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
12-200mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds