Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/2 Aspherical VM and the Voigtlander Heliar 50 mm f/3.5 VM. The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/2 Aspherical VM is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2, released in 2021. The Voigtlander Heliar 50 mm f/3.5 VM is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, released in 2016.

There is a 5 years difference between the Voigtlander Heliar 50 mm f/3.5 VM and the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/2 Aspherical VM — 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.