Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM vs Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL IIto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 35mm f1.4L USM Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 580g.
- Diameter: 79mm
- Length: 86mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.18x
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 180g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 25mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.22m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Our Winner: Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM over Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
Focal Length – Tele
35mm
vs
28mm
7mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Focal Length – Wide
28mm
vs
35mm
7mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
180g
vs
580g
400g lighter
Diameter
63mm
vs
79mm
16mm smaller in diameter
Length
25mm
vs
86mm
61mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.22m
vs
0.3m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.2x
vs
0.18x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 35mm f1.4L USM vs Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II All Features
General
Canon 35mm f1.4L USM
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
Brand
Canon
Voigtlander
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
35mm
28mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.4
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
8
9
Optics
Optical Elements
11
7
Optical Groups
9
6
Special Elements
aspherical lens element to correct aberrations
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.22m
Max Magnification
0.18X
0.2X
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Rear
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
580g
180g
Diameter
79mm
63mm
Length
86mm
25mm
Materials
Metal barrel, metal mount
All-metal construction
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
72mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Unknown
Hood Code
EW-78C
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Soft Case LP1214
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