Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color Skopar SL II

Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color Skopar SL II

Lens Summary

Brand: Voigtlander

Also Known As: Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Manual Focus

Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F

Release Date: 2012-07-16

MSRP Price: $499

Made in: Germany

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: The 28mm f/2.8 Color Skopar SL II Lens for Nikon from Voigtlander is an extremely compact 28mm prime lens. A true wide angle lens, its angle of view on full frame cameras is 74.8º and on APS-C sized cameras is 53º. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it is bright and fast enough to handle low light situations and it produces sharp images with minimal aberrations. Its manual focusing ring handles well and its operation is particularly smooth and accurate. This is a well-crafted lens integrated for automatic metering on Nikon SLR and DSLR cameras and is also a good option when shooting video.


Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color Skopar SL II Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length28mm
Mount TypeCanon EF, Nikon F
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:5
Image StabilizationNo
Aperture Information
Aperture RingYes
Maximim Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)53°
Optical Information
Lens Elements7
Lens Groups6
Diaphragm Blades9
Focus Information
FocusManual Focus
Built-in Focus MotorNo
Minimum Focus Distance0.22m
Filter Information
Filter Size52mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions70 x 27mm
Weight230g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
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Larry Miller

IMHO, an excellent lens…