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Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon vs Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2

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

Pick the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 66 g lighter (130 g vs 196 g)
  • Our notes say it suits: Everyday shooting, beginner portraits, street

Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2 if

  • You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.35 m
  • You want a compact lens: 39.8 mm vs 47 mm long
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon and the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2
Brand
Fujifilm
Voigtlander
Format
APS-C
not listed
Max aperture
f/2
f/1.2 1½ stops faster
Weight
130 g lighter
196 g
Length
47 mm
39.8 mm shorter
Diameter
58 mm
59.6 mm
Filter thread
43 mm
46 mm
Min focus distance
0.35 m
0.3 m closer
Max magnification
0.14×
0.15× larger
Aperture blades
9
12 more blades
Optical design
not listed
8 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Released
2020
not listed
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Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
35mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Fujinon

A small normal prime for X-mount. It weighs about 130 g and takes 43mm filters.

Pros

  • Light at about 130 g
  • f/2 aperture
  • Compact

Cons

  • Plastic build
  • No aperture ring
  • Not weather sealed

Our notes

Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2

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