Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1.2 vs Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2
Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nokton 35mm F1.2 if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 69 g lighter (196 g vs 265 g)
- You want a compact lens: 39.8 mm vs 54.8 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 10
Pick the Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Spec differences
10 differences| Nokton 35mm F1.2 | Macro APO-Ultron 35mm F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
1½ stops faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
196 g
lighter
|
265 g
|
| Length |
39.8 mm
shorter
|
54.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
59.6 mm
|
60.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.16 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
12
more blades
|
10
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
9 elements / 6 groups
|
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- Brand
- Voigtlander both
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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