Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II vs APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical II
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
Pick the APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II | APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical II | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
370 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
64.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
68.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Brand
- Voigtlander both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical II
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