Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical II vs Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for standard prime — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2 opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
• the Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2 (35mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical II (50mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
• the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical II covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical II and the Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical II is 50mm f/2 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2 is 35mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical II or the Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2?
The Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2 — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.

Do the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical II and Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2 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 Voigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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