When comparing Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony, which one is better?
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 110 cm for Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount).
Winner: Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount):
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony | Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) | |
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Brand | Sigma | Voigtländer |
Weight | 1130 g | Missing |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 135 mm | 40 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 1.2 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 87.5 cm | 110 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 58 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |