TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh § 03 Head to head
TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh vs Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM
TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Voigtlander 90mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
The TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh is a 100mm f/2.8 prime, and the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM is a 90mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh 
Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM 01
Key differences
Why is the TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh better than the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM?
- Longer reach (100mm vs 90mm)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 10)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2021)
Why is the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM better than the TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh?
- Wider field of view (90mm vs 100mm)
- 57 g lighter (250 g vs 307 g)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 49 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM has the edge: it is 57 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh | Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100mm | 90mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 307 g | 250 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | — | 53 x 60 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m | 0.9 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 10 |
| Optical construction | 3 elements / 3 groups | 7 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 39 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | M42, Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Price | $183 list price | — |
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Sample frames
TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh
![Leaves & Swirls [Rear aperture] [small]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55422668606_107444dbcc.jpg)
Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh or the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM?
- The Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM weighs 250 g, 57 g less than the TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh (307 g).
- Do the TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh and the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the TTartisan 100 mm f/2.8 Soap Bubble Bokeh or the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Apo Skopar 90 mm f/2.8 VM has the edge: it is 57 g lighter to carry.