Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E vs Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II
Both are Sony E mount primes for standard prime — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E and the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E is 50mm f/2 prime, full-frame; the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II is 50mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E or the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II?
The Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.
Do the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E and Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II 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 Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM II is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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