Lens Comparison
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 vs Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical
Key Differences
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 35 cm).
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical has a better weight (185g (6.5 oz) vs 280g (9.9 oz)).
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.24x vs 0.15x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| 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 | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 22 cm | 35 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 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) | $749 | $749 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 65.6mm |
| Length | 73.7mm | 70mm |
| Weight | 280g (9.9 oz) | 185g (6.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
