Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II 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 | Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II | Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | 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
Where to buy
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE IISee price on Amazon
Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 ESee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II and the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E?
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II is 35mm f/1.4 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 Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II 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/1.4 of the other.
Do the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II 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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