When comparing Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount), which one is better?
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 110 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 451 cm for Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS.
Winner: Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)
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 Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS:
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) | Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS | |
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Brand | Voigtländer | Sony |
Year | Missing | 2019 |
Weight | Missing | 3040 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 40 mm | 600 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 451 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 58 | 40.5 |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |