Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II vs Pentax smc FA 43mm F1.9 Limitedto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II Top Features
- 40mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 200g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 25mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.38m
- Max Magnification:0.14x
Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L Top Features
- 43mm Focal Range
- F1.9 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 49mm
- Max Format:
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 155g.
- Diameter: 64mm
- Length: 27mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.45m
- Max Magnification:0.12x
Our Winner: Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II over Pentax smc FA 43mm F1.9 Limited
Focal Length – Wide
40mm
vs
43mm
3mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Diameter
63mm
vs
64mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Length
25mm
vs
27mm
2mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.38m
vs
0.45m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.14x
vs
0.12x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
43mm
vs
40mm
3mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.9
vs
2
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.9
vs
2
Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
155g
vs
200g
45g lighter
Filter Thread
49mm
vs
52mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II vs Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L All Features
General
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II
Pentax FA 43mm F1.9 L
Brand
Voigtlander
Pentax
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Standard Prime
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
40mm
43mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
black
Black or silver
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.0
F1.9
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
8
Optics
Optical Elements
6
9
Optical Groups
5
7
Special Elements
1 aspherical element 1 high refraction glass element
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.38m
0.45m
Max Magnification
0.14X
0.12X
Autofocus
No
Yes
AF Motor Type
None
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
N/A
Focus Method
Unknown
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
200g
155g
Diameter
63mm
64mm
Length
25mm
27mm
Materials
metal barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
52mm
49mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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