Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2

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

Fujifilm · 2012

XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon

f/1.4187 g

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Voigtlander

Nokton 35mm F1.2

f/1.2196 gMF

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Pick the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon if

You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, portraits with a classic look, low-light snapshots

Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2 if

You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
You want a compact lens: 39.8 mm vs 55 mm long
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon and the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2
	Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon	Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2
Brand	Fujifilm	Voigtlander
Format	APS-C	not listed
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.2 ½ stop faster
Weight	187 g lighter	196 g
Length	55 mm	39.8 mm shorter
Diameter	65 mm	59.6 mm slimmer
Filter thread	52 mm	46 mm
Min focus distance	0.28 m closer	0.3 m
Max magnification	0.17× larger	0.15×
Aperture blades	7	12 more blades
Optical design	not listed	8 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Released	2012	not listed

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

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 35mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon

One of the original Fujifilm X-mount lenses, a 35mm f/1.4 giving about 52mm equivalent. It has a metal build and aperture ring, but slower, louder autofocus than newer designs.