Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 35 mm f/2 Aspherical and the Samyang 35 mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS. The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 35 mm f/2 Aspherical is a 35mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2, released in 2021. The Samyang 35 mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a 35mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2, released in 2016.

There is a 5 years difference between the Samyang 35 mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 35 mm f/2 Aspherical — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.