Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E
Both are Sony E mount primes for standard prime and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 | Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E (35mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (50mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Check the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 price on Amazon →
Check the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 and the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E?
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is 50mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E is 35mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 or the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E?
The Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 and Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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