Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.9 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.