Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Voigtlander Nokton 58 mm f/1.4 SL II and the Nikon Nikkor S 5.8 cm f/1.4. The Voigtlander Nokton 58 mm f/1.4 SL II is a 58mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2007. The Nikon Nikkor S 5.8 cm f/1.4 is a 58mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 1959.

There is a 48 years difference between the Nikon Nikkor S 5.8 cm f/1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton 58 mm f/1.4 SL II — 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.