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Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II

Focal length
20 mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Weight
202 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
28.8 mm
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At a Glance

Compact at 202 g and only 28.8 mm long, this 20 mm ultra-wide prime is made for Nikon F-mount on full frame. The maximum aperture is f/3.5. It focuses as close as 20 cm, with a magnification of 1:6.1 (0.16x), so near subjects are within reach. Focusing is manual only. It suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and travel.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
20 mm
Max. focal length
20 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
6
Weight
202 g (0.45 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.1 (0.16×)
Length
28.8 mm (1.13 in)
Diameter
63.6 mm (2.5 in)
Released
March 2009

Manufacturer data: cosina.co.jp, cosina.co.jp

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II fit?

The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 30 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensVoigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL IIVenus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D ShiftNikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E EDZeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21
Focal length20 mm20 mm19 mm21 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5f/4f/4f/2.8
Weight202 g747 g885 g600 g
Filter diameter52 mm82 mm–82 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm25 cm25 cm22 cm
Length28.8 mm91 mm124 mm109 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II weigh?

The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II weighs 202 g. It is 28.8 mm long with a diameter of 63.6 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II use?

The Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 30 mm in full-frame terms.

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