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Samyang 21mm T1.5 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 T1.5 ED AS UMC CS if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

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

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 21mm T1.5 ED AS UMC CS and the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical
Samyang 21mm T1.5 ED AS UMC CS Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical
Brand
Samyang
Voigtlander
Format
APS-C
not listed
Max aperture
f/1.5
f/1.4
Weight
not listed
560 g
Length
67.6 mm shorter
79.5 mm
Diameter
73.6 mm
70.5 mm slimmer
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
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
21mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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