Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G vs Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Nikon
AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G
Voigtlander
Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G | Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Voigtlander |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 58mm | 58mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | SWM | none |
| Elements | 9 | 7 |
| Weight g | 385.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 52 |
| Length mm | 70.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 85.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.58 | 0.45 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G
A normal prime for Nikon F-mount designed for smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas and low coma. Optimized for character rather than test-chart sharpness.
Pros
- Smooth bokeh transition
- Fast f/1.4
- Good low-light capability
- Pleasant rendering for people
Cons
- Not extremely sharp in the corners
- No vibration reduction
- Larger than a 50mm f/1.4G
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS: a fast standard prime lens with a 58mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Nikon F mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.