Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E vs Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8
Both are Sony E mount primes for landscape — 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 | Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 18mm |
| Max aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 (18mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E (50mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Check the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E price on Amazon →
Check the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E and the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E is 50mm f/2 prime, full-frame; the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 is 18mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E or the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E and Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 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).
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