Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E vs TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E mount primes for low-light and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E | TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40mm | 23mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 (23mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E (40mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 ESee price on Amazon
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E and the TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8?
The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E is 40mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame; the TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 is 23mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E or the TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8?
The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm 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 Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E and TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 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). Note the TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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