Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Voigtlander
Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
Verdict at a glance
- Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 415.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Length mm | 86.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.149 | n/a |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
A normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras from the S-Line. Known for edge-to-edge sharpness, a quiet stepping focus motor and weather sealing.
Pros
- Sharp from center to corners
- Quiet, smooth autofocus for video
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Compact for its performance
Cons
- Larger than the old F-mount 50mm f/1.8
- No lens-based stabilization
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Nikon Z mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.