Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

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Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)

Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)

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Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)

When comparing Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, 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, Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 24 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 Distagon 2/40 CF

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 Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount):

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount)
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CFVoigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandZeissVoigtländer
Weight361 gMissing
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length40 mm40 mm
Largest Aperture21.2
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance24 cm110 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread6758
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.