Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 vs Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for standard prime and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical opens wider (f/1) — brighter in low light and more background blur
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0See price on Amazon
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 and the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical?
The Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 is 50mm f/2.0 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical is 50mm f/1 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 or the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical — its f/1 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.0 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 and Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 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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