Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 vs Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 is 110mm, the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical is 50mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 for zoom, the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 110mm vs 50mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't.
Choose the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1 is faster than f/2.5, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 50mm vs 110mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical opens to f/1 vs the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5's f/2.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 is 110mm, Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical is 50mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Close-up: the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 reaches 1x magnification vs 0.15x — more for close-up and macro work.
Frequently asked
Is the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 or the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 is 110mm, the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical is 50mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 for zoom, the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5?
Choose the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 if you need more reach — it goes to 110mm vs 50mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't.
Who should choose the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical?
Choose the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical if you want more light and background blur — f/1 is faster than f/2.5, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you shoot wide — it starts at 50mm vs 110mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
What is the main difference between the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 and the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical?
Aperture: the Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical opens to f/1 vs the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5's f/2.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 110mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.5 | f/1 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 12 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 22° | 47° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Focus Motor | − | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 19 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,199 | $1,199 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 70mm |
| Length | 131.5mm | 66.4mm |
| Weight | 560g (1.23 lb) | 530g (1.17 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
