Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS vs Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 90 g lighter (290 g vs 380 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.39 m vs 0.5 m
- You want a compact lens: 49 mm vs 74.5 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS | Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
380 g
|
290 g
lighter
|
| Length |
74.5 mm
|
49 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
63.9 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.39 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X 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
Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS
A 50mm f/1.2 APS-C fast standard prime lens, the Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2
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