Lens Comparison
Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G vs Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical
Key Differences
- Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical has a better maximum aperture (f/1 vs f/4).
- Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 50 cm).
- Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical has a better length (66.4mm vs 99mm).
- Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical has a better aperture blades (12 vs 9).
- Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G has a better max magnification (0.39x vs 0.15x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 20-70mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/1 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 12 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 94° – 34° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.39x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 78.7mm | 70mm |
| Length | 99mm | 66.4mm |
| Weight | 488g (1.08 lb) | 530g (1.17 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
