Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 vs Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E
Both are Sony E mount primes for landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 (20mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E (50mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8See price on Amazon
Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 ESee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 and the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E?
The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 is 20mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E is 50mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 or the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 and Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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