Sony FE 28mm F2 § 03 Head to head
Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical
Sony 28mm f/2 is 65 g lighter. Voigtlander 28mm f/2 is 10 mm shorter.
The Sony FE 28mm F2 is a 28mm f/2 prime, and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical is a 28mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony FE 28mm F2 
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony FE 28mm F2 better than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- 65 g lighter (200 g vs 265 g)
- Focuses 21 cm closer (0.29 m vs 0.5 m)
Why is the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical better than the Sony FE 28mm F2?
- 10 mm shorter (50 mm vs 60 mm long)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 9)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2015)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sony FE 28mm F2 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony FE 28mm F2 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sony FE 28mm F2 | Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 200 g (0.44 lbs) ◆ | 265 g |
| Dimensions | 64 mm (diameter) x 60 mm (length) | 55.6 x 50 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m (11.42 inches) ◆ | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 8 groups | 12 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · Voigtlander
- 60 × 64 mm
- 50 × 55.6 mm
The Sony FE 28mm F2 is 10 mm longer and 65 g lighter than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical.
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Sample frames
Sony FE 28mm F2
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sony FE 28mm F2 or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- The Sony FE 28mm F2 weighs 200 g, 65 g less than the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical (265 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sony FE 28mm F2 or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- The Sony FE 28mm F2 focuses down to 0.29 m, against 0.5 m for the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical.
- Do the Sony FE 28mm F2 and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sony FE 28mm F2 or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sony FE 28mm F2 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sony FE 28mm F2 or the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 28 mm f/2 Aspherical better for travel?
- For travel, the Sony FE 28mm F2 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
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