Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-mount is a manual focus lens that delivers impressive center sharpness and beautiful bokeh, though corner softness is noted. Users praise its solid build, compact size, and the EXIF data transfer via electronic contacts, which enhances the manual focusing experience. While some find it less sharp than Fuji's XF56, the film-like rendering and smooth bokeh make it a favorite for portraits.
Pros
- Excellent center sharpness
- Beautiful smooth bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Compact size
- EXIF data transfer via electronic contacts
Cons
- Soft corners
- Manual focus only
- Less sharp than Fuji XF56
- Mixed quality control (possible bad copy)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
