Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 vs Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for everyday and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 23mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical (23mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 (35mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Check the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 price on Amazon →
Check the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 and the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is 35mm f/1.7 prime, APS-C; the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is 23mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 or the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.7 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 and Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 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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