Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 vs Samyang 50 mm f/1.4 AS UMC
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1 | f/1.4-22 |
| Aperture Blades | 12 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.45 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.15x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 598 g | 535 g |
| Length | 79.3 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Diameter | 64 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2023 | 2014 |
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Comparing Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 (50 mm, f/1) and Samyang 50 mm f/1.4 AS UMC (50 mm, f/1.4-22).
Samyang 50 mm f/1.4 AS UMC is the lightest at 535 g, Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 weighs 598 g.
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 can focus closest at 0.45 m minimum focus distance.
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