Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO vs Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E
Both are Sony E mount primes for portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 65mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E (65mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO (75mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO price on Amazon →
Check the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO and the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E?
The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO is 75mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E is 65mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO or the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E?
The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO and Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro 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). Note the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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