Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)
When comparing Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM, which one is better?
1. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 28 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 110 cm for Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount).
Winner: Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount):
| Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) | |
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| Brand | Sony | Voigtländer |
| Weight | 680 g | Missing |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 110 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 82 | 58 |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |