Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 is manual focus only
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 10
- Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 818 g lighter (262 g vs 1080 g)
- You want a compact lens: 39.6 mm vs 138.2 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
1080 g
|
262 g
lighter
|
| Length |
138.2 mm
|
39.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
67 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
10
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.3 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019
A very fast 35mm prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/1.2 maximum aperture and an aperture ring. It is a large lens built for high resolution wide open.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Aperture ring
- Dust- and splash-proof structure
Cons
- Large and heavy for a 35mm
- Not discreet for street use
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4
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