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Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II

  • 28mm
  • f/2.8
  • Prime

Quick answer

The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

A 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II specifications

Brand
Voigtlander
Focal length
28mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens type
Prime

What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II?

At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography
  • Environmental portraits and interiors

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

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 56mm 35.6° 42.2°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 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 28mm f/2.8 SL II?

It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II equivalent on a crop sensor?

On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 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.

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All Micro Four Thirds lenses

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