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Voigtlander Nokton 75mm F1.5 Aspherical vs Portrait Heliar 75mm F1.8

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nokton 75mm F1.5 Aspherical if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/1.8)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 50 g lighter (530 g vs 580 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.7 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 75.9 mm vs 90 mm long

Pick the Portrait Heliar 75mm F1.8 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Voigtlander Nokton 75mm F1.5 Aspherical and the Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm F1.8
Nokton 75mm F1.5 Aspherical Portrait Heliar 75mm F1.8
Max aperture
f/1.5 ½ stop faster
f/1.8
Weight
530 g lighter
580 g
Length
75.9 mm shorter
90 mm
Diameter
74 mm
71.2 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.5 m closer
0.7 m
Max magnification
0.21× larger
0.14×
Aperture blades
12 more blades
9
Optical design
7 elements / 6 groups
6 elements / 3 groups
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Voigtlander both
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
75mm both
Filter thread
62 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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