Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S 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.
Voigtlander
Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S is faster by 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
| Spec | Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S | Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2020 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 15 | n/a |
| Elements | 17 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1090.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 150.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 89.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.149 | n/a |
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S
A fast normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras with an f/1.2 aperture. Large and heavy for a 50mm, aimed at demanding portrait and low-light work.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Excellent sharpness wide open
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Smooth blur
Cons
- Big and heavy (1.09 kg)
- No lens-based stabilization
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Nikon Z mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.