Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 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
- Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 | 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/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 7 | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Weight g | 260.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 46 | n/a |
| Length mm | 66.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 74.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.16 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8
A compact 1:1 macro lens for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. Smaller than the 105mm macro.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Compact and light (260 g)
- Standard focal length
Cons
- Short working distance
- No vibration reduction
- f/2.8 aperture
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.