Lens Comparison
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 vs Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III
Key Differences
- Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 80 cm).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
- Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III has a better weight (193g (6.8 oz) vs 371g (13.1 oz)).
- Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III has a better length (64mm vs 82mm).
- Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 85mm | 15mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4.5 |
| 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 | 29° – 29° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 80 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 0.08x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 58mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 72mm |
| Length | 82mm | 64mm |
| Weight | 371g (13.1 oz) | 193g (6.8 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
