Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.16× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, street and documentary, hybrid video
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 82 g lighter (434 g vs 516 g)
- You want a compact lens: 58.8 mm vs 96 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
516 g
|
434 g
lighter
|
| Length |
96 mm
|
58.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
80.6 mm
|
70.1 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.41 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
A compact G Master 50mm for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 516 g, lighter than the FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Pros
- Sharp from wide open
- Compact for an f/1.4 GM
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 and f/2.5 options
- No stabilization in the lens
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.2 Aspherical
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