Viltrox 23mmF1.4XM vs Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Viltrox

23mmF1.4XM

f/1.4260 gSTM

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Voigtlander

Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical

f/1.2219 gMF

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Pick the Viltrox 23mmF1.4XM if

You want autofocus (STM): the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical is manual focus only

Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical if

You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
You want the lighter lens to carry: 41 g lighter (219 g vs 260 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.3 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 43.8 mm vs 72 mm long

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 23mmF1.4XM and the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical
	Viltrox 23mmF1.4XM	Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical
Brand	Viltrox	Voigtlander
Format	APS-C	not listed
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.2 ½ stop faster
Weight	260 g	219 g lighter
Length	72 mm	43.8 mm shorter
Diameter	65 mm	59.3 mm slimmer
Filter thread	52 mm	46 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m	0.18 m closer
Max magnification	0.1×	0.2× larger
Aperture blades	9	12 more blades
Optical design	11 elements / 10 groups	10 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor	STM	Manual focus

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 23mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Viltrox 23mmF1.4XM

This 23mm f/1.4 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Viltrox fits Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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