Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 vs Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for street and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 | Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23mm | 28mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.5 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 (23mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical (28mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2See price on Amazon
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 and the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical?
The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 is 23mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C; the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical is 28mm f/1.5 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 or the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical?
The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.5 of the other.
Do the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 and Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 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). Note the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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