Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD vs Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical

Key Differences

  • Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 32 cm).
  • Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical has a better weight (286g (10.1 oz) vs 420g (14.8 oz)).
  • Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical has a better length (70.3mm vs 99mm).
  • Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length17-28mm28mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1310
Optical Groups127
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades910
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesNo
Focus MotorRXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance19 cm32 cm
Max Magnification0.19x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$799$799
Filter Size67mm52mm
Diameter73mm64.7mm
Length99mm70.3mm
Weight420g (14.8 oz)286g (10.1 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo