TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 vs Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 if
- You want autofocus (STM): the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical is manual focus only
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.4 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
12 differences| TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
TTArtisan
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.2
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
420 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
59.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
70.1 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.35 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
10
more blades
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 6 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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