Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical vs Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical | Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical opens wider (f/1.5) — brighter in low light and more background blur
Where to buy
Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 AsphericalSee price on Amazon
Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical and the Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8?
The Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is 75mm f/1.5 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 is 75mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical or the Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8?
The Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical — its f/1.5 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical and Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 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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