Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS vs Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS
Voigtlander
Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS is faster by 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS | Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| Groups | 7 | n/a |
| Elements | 9 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | n/a |
Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS
The Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
This 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Voigtlander fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.