Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
The Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
What type of photography is the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 3 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II that are compatible with the Canon EF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 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 0.22m / 8.7 inch |
| Light weight at only 180g / 6.3 oz |
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Lens Mount
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar 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 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II has a maximum diameter of 63mm and a total length of 25mm. It weighs 180g / 6.3 oz.
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II has a fixed focal length of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar 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 28mm f2.8 IS USM. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.22m.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. Given the wider 28mm 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 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups .
Body Colour
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II in Other Lens Mounts
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