Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon if
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, travel
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: 81 g lighter (219 g vs 300 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 43.8 mm vs 63 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon | Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
300 g
|
219 g
lighter
|
| Length |
63 mm
|
43.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
|
59.3 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2013
|
not listed
|
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
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon
The original 23mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X mount, giving about 35mm equivalent. It has a manual-clutch focus ring.
Pros
- 35mm equivalent view
- Manual focus clutch with distance scale
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Slower, louder autofocus than newer lenses
- Not weather-resistant
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical
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