Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 is a manual focus lens that delivers beautiful character, good sharpness, and excellent build quality. Users appreciate its compact size, fast aperture, and electronic coupling, though some note heavy vignetting and a lack of weather sealing. Overall, it is a solid choice for street photography and creative work, with a few trade-offs in clarity at wide apertures.
Pros
- Beautiful image character and bokeh
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent build quality
- Fast f/1.2 aperture
- Electronic coupling with camera
Cons
- Heavy vignetting at wide apertures
- No weather sealing
- Manual focus only (no autofocus)
- Softness/glow at f/1.2
- No image stabilization
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.9 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
