The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 62mm. The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E with a length of 61mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202g, 44% (162g) lighter than the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E's weight of 364g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 E has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
