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Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS vs Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 59 g lighter (375 g vs 434 g)

Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical if

  • You want a compact lens: 58.8 mm vs 74.2 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS and the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical
Brand
Rokinon
Voigtlander
Format
APS-C
not listed
Weight
375 g lighter
434 g
Length
74.2 mm
58.8 mm shorter
Diameter
not listed
70.1 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.5 m
0.45 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.14×
Aperture blades
not listed
12
Optical design
9 elements / 7 groups
8 elements / 6 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
50mm both
Max aperture
f/1.2 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS

Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.2, made for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical

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