Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical vs Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for street and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical | Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 40mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical (28mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical (40mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical and the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical is 28mm f/1.5 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical is 40mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical or the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical — 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 Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 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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