Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical vs Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for low-light and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical | Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40mm | 23mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical (23mm) 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
- the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical and the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical is 40mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is 23mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical and Voigtländer Nokton D23mm 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). Note the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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