When comparing Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) and Zeiss Batis 2.8/18, which one is better?
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 110 cm for Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount).
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
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 Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount):
Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 | Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) | |
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Brand | Zeiss | Voigtländer |
Weight | 330 g | Missing |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 18 mm | 40 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.2 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 110 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 77 | 58 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |