Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 183 g lighter (415 g vs 598 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.45 m
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, everyday and street shooting, low-light photography
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1 vs f/1.8)
- You want a compact lens: 66.6 mm vs 86.5 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1
1⅔ stops faster
|
| Weight |
415 g
lighter
|
598 g
|
| Length |
86.5 mm
|
66.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
slimmer
|
79.3 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Filter thread
- 62 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.15× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical
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