Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E vs Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2

Both are Sony E mount primes for standard prime and dress — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E	Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2
Focal length	50mm	50mm
Max aperture	f/2	f/2
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Sony E	Sony E

Which should you buy?

Where to buy

Check the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E price on Amazon →

Check the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 price on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links never affect our specs or which lenses we compare.

FAQ

What's the difference between the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E and the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E is 50mm f/2 prime, full-frame; the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 is 50mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Do the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E and Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 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).

More Sony E comparisons: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G · Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM · Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM vs Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE · Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G vs Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G · all Sony E lenses · all comparisons