Lens Comparison
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S vs Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical (Nikon Z)
Key Differences
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical (Nikon Z) has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 80 cm).
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical (Nikon Z) has a better weight (282g (9.9 oz) vs 470g (1.04 lb)).
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical (Nikon Z) has a better length (67.4mm vs 99mm).
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical (Nikon Z) has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 85mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 10 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 28.5° – 28.5° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | Multi-focus Stepping | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 80 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $799 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 75mm | 62mm |
| Length | 99mm | 67.4mm |
| Weight | 470g (1.04 lb) | 282g (9.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
