Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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)
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 50mm f/1.2 50mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 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 | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6 | 1:4.8 |
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)
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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
