Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S vs Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for macro and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 105mm | 65mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical (65mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (105mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR SSee price on Amazon
Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 105mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical is 65mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S or the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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