Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS vs Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 285 g lighter (275 g vs 560 g)
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m
Spec differences
10 differences| Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS | Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
275 g
lighter
|
560 g
|
| Length |
67.6 mm
shorter
|
79.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
64.3 mm
slimmer
|
70.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 7 groups
|
13 elements / 11 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
- 21mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS
A 21mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical
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