Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 vs Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical

Key Differences

  • Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical has a better aperture blades (12 vs 9).
  • Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better weight (371g (13.1 oz) vs 460g (1.01 lb)).
  • Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical has a better maximum aperture (f/1.5 vs f/1.8).
  • Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $649).
  • Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical has a better min focus distance (75 cm vs 80 cm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm75mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements910
Optical Groups88
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.5
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades912
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View29° – 29°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesNo
Focus MotorDDSSM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance80 cm75 cm
Max Magnification0.13x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$649
Filter Size67mm58mm
Diameter78mm72mm
Length82mm80.6mm
Weight371g (13.1 oz)460g (1.01 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo