Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro and the Voigtlander Nokton 55 mm f/1.2 SL II S. The Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro is a 55mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, released in 1979. The Voigtlander Nokton 55 mm f/1.2 SL II S is a 55mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2, released in 2023.

There is a 44 years difference between the Nikon Nikkor MF 55 mm f/2.8 Micro and the Voigtlander Nokton 55 mm f/1.2 SL II S — 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.