Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/2 ZM and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/2 ZM is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2, released in 2010. The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2, released in 2018.

There is a 8 years difference between the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/2 ZM and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM — 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.