Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 g | 364 g |
| Weather sealed | true | false |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Min focal | 24 mm | 50 mm |
Between the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S comes out ahead in weather sealed / max focal, while the APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE wins on weight / min focal. Overall, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 65.6 and the APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE scores 70.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 70.9), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if you care most about weather sealed / max focal. The biggest gaps in its favor are weather sealed, max focal. The single most decisive one: Has Weather sealed.
Pick the APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, min focal. The single most decisive one: Weight — 441.00 g less. 364 vs 805.
Both ship with comparable optical stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE?
Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare min focal, max focal, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if…
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has the measurable edge on weather sealed, focal max mm.
Choose Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE if…
Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE has the measurable edge on weight g, focal min mm.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins
- ▲Has Weather sealed.
- ▲Max focal: 70 (vs 50).
Why Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE wins
- ▲Weight — 441.00 g less. 364 vs 805.
- ▲Min focal: 50 (vs 24).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 50 mmlead |
| Max focal | 70 mmlead | 50 mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 g | 364 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | truelead | false |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Voigtländer - APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon Zlead | Sony E |