Voigtländer Apo-Ultron APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II 35mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores
Specifications
| Voigtländer Apo-Ultron APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II 35mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 163 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Voigtländer Apo-Ultron APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II 35mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 20 specs.