Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical

Key Differences

  • Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical has a better weight (190g (6.7 oz) vs 1165g (2.57 lb)).
  • Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical has a better length (56.3mm vs 157.8mm).
  • Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD has a better min focus distance (33 cm vs 40 cm).
  • Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
  • Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical has a better max magnification (0.15x vs 0.12x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35-150mm40mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements229
Optical Groups157
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/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 MotorVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance33 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size82mm49mm
Diameter89.8mm61.5mm
Length157.8mm56.3mm
Weight1165g (2.57 lb)190g (6.7 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo