Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN § 03 Head to head
Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN vs Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro
Sigma 65mm f/2 is 220 g lighter. Voigtlander 65mm f/2 focuses 24 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN is a 65mm f/2 prime, and the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro is a 65mm f/2 prime. On paper the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN 
Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN better than the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro?
- 220 g lighter (405 g vs 625 g)
- 6 mm shorter (72 mm vs 78 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
Why is the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro better than the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN?
- Focuses 24 cm closer (0.31 m vs 0.55 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN has the edge: it is 220 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.31 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN | Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 65mm | 65mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 405 g ◆ | 625 g (22.05 oz) |
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 72 mm | 91.3 x 78 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.55 m | 0.31 m (12.20 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Voigtlander
- 72 × 74.7 mm
- 78 × 91.3 mm
The Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro is 6 mm longer and 220 g heavier than the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN.
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Sample frames
Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN
Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN or the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro?
- The Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN weighs 405 g, 220 g less than the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro (625 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN or the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro?
- The Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro focuses down to 0.31 m, against 0.55 m for the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN.
- Do the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN and the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN or the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN has the edge: it is 220 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma C 65 mm f/2 DG DN or the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 65 mm f/2 Aspherical 1:2 Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.31 m.