Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 vs Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is 35mm, the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is 75mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 for short-telephoto / portrait, the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 35mm vs 75mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You value portability — at 280g (9.9 oz) it's lighter than the 460g (1.01 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.24x magnification vs 0.1x.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Choose the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1.5 is faster than f/1.8, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 75mm vs 35mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical opens to f/1.5 vs the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is 35mm, Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is 75mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is $649, $100 under the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8.
- ›Weight: the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is 280g (9.9 oz) vs 460g (1.01 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
- ›Durability: the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 or the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is 35mm, the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is 75mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 for short-telephoto / portrait, the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8?
Choose the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 if you shoot wide — it starts at 35mm vs 75mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you value portability — at 280g (9.9 oz) it's lighter than the 460g (1.01 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.24x magnification vs 0.1x. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Who should choose the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical?
Choose the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical if you want more light and background blur — f/1.5 is faster than f/1.8, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 75mm vs 35mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
What is the main difference between the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical?
Aperture: the Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical opens to f/1.5 vs the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 75mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5 |
| 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 | 63° | 32° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 22 cm | 75 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $749 | $649 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 58mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 72mm |
| Length | 73.7mm | 80.6mm |
| Weight | 280g (9.9 oz) | 460g (1.01 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
