Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G vs Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G is 20-70mm, the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 is 110mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G for standard zoom, the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 for zoom.
Choose the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 20mm vs 110mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You want one-lens flexibility — a 20-70mm zoom covers what the fixed 110mm can't reframe.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Choose the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/2.5 is faster than f/4, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 110mm vs 70mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't.
- ✓You prefer a fast, compact single focal length — an 110mm prime over a zoom.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 opens to f/2.5 vs the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G is 20-70mm, Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 is 110mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Type: the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G is a zoom (flexible framing), the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 a prime (one focal length, usually brighter and lighter).
- ›Price: the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G is $1,099, $100 under the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5.
- ›Close-up: the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 reaches 1x magnification vs 0.39x — more for close-up and macro work.
- ›Durability: the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G or the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G is 20-70mm, the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 is 110mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G for standard zoom, the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 for zoom.
Who should choose the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G?
Choose the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G if you shoot wide — it starts at 20mm vs 110mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you want one-lens flexibility — a 20-70mm zoom covers what the fixed 110mm can't reframe. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Who should choose the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5?
Choose the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 if you want more light and background blur — f/2.5 is faster than f/4, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 110mm vs 70mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't. Choose it if you prefer a fast, compact single focal length — an 110mm prime over a zoom.
What is the main difference between the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G and the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5?
Aperture: the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 opens to f/2.5 vs the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 20-70mm | 110mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/2.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 10 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 94° – 34° | 22° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 19 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.39x | 1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 78.7mm | 78mm |
| Length | 99mm | 131.5mm |
| Weight | 488g (1.08 lb) | 560g (1.23 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
