Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
What type of photography is the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| Min focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch |
Report a correction
Buy Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II from Amazon or B&H PHOTO
| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
| Hood is not supplied |
| Not so fast for a short Prime Lens |
Lens Mount
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II has a maximum diameter of 63mm and a total length of 29mm. It weighs 205g / 7.2 oz.
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II has a fixed focal length of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 32mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon 24mm f2.8 IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II With Optical Image Stabilization
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II features a maximum aperture of F3.5 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. While a maximum aperture of F3.5 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. Given the wider 20mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is Aspherical elements.
Lens Hood
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is LH 20.
Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 SL II in Other Lens Mounts
**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
