Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct vs Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for low-light and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 58mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/0.95 | f/1 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct opens wider (f/0.95) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (58mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is 58mm f/0.95 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical is 50mm f/1 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct or the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — its f/0.95 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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