50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift vs Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical
7Artisans
50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift
Voigtlander
Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical
Here we are comparing the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical. The 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2024. The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2, released in 2018.
There is a 6 years difference between the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical and the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.
Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.
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| Compare | Lightest | Fastest Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Budget Street | Portrait Street |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Aperture Blades | 12 | 12 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.5 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.13x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 364 g | 434 g |
| Length | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Diameter | 73 mm | 58 mm |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2024 | 2018 |
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Comparing 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift (50 mm, f/1.4) and Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical (50 mm, f/1.2).
7Artisans 50 mm f/1.4 Tilt-Shift is the lightest at 364 g, Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical weighs 434 g.
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.2, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical can focus closest at 0.45 m minimum focus distance.
Use the detailed comparison table below to see all specifications side-by-side and find the perfect lens for your photography needs.
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