Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR
When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount), which one is better?
1. Lens Mount Comparison
The lenses each feature different lens mounts — the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) features a Sony E while the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR features a Fujifilm XF — and because of this the preference varies. If you have a compatible camera, then of course that lens will be a better choice for you.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.
2. Largest Aperture Comparison
Both lenses share the same aperture of 1.2 — this means that you may buy both Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR in this regard; they''re the same.
Winner: Tied
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
3. Anamorphic Comparison
Neither Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR or Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) are anamorphic lenses.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
4. Focus Distance Comparison
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR features a minimum focus distance of 50 cm while Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) has a minimum focus distance of 110 cm. Depending on your shooting style, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR might be a better choice.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR
Regarding minimum focus distance: The minimum focus distance of a lens is the smallest distance from the lens to the subject you want to be in focus; subjects closer than the lens' minimum focus distance will not be in focus. Whether or not this is important to you is up for you to decide, but some want to take close photos and videos and in those cases it's important to have a lens with a low minimum focus distance.
5. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) or Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
6. Filter Thread Comparison
The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) feature a filter thread diameter of 58 mm while Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR feature a diameter of 67 mm. Depending on your current gear (like other lenses or filters) one of them might be favorable over the other.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Regarding filter thread diameter: The filter thread diameter is the size of which the lens is compatible with screw-on filters, such as CPL, ND or IR filters. If you have several lenses of a certain size, it might be a good idea to keep the same filter thread size to make sure your filters work on all your lenses. If not, then you may buy step up rings to adapt from a certain diameter to the filter thread diameter of your other lenses.
7. Stabilization Comparison
Neither Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) or Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR feature built-in image stabilization.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.
8. Autofocus Comparison
In regards to autofocus, the winner is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR since the other lens in this comparison, the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) does not have autofocus at all — it is a manual focus lens.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
9. Weather Seal Comparison
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR features a weather sealed design while Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) does not. This means that Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR is a much better choice if you know that you'll use the lens in harsh environments, where moist, rain or dust is present.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR
Regarding weather seal: A lens that is weather sealed will perform better over time if you're using the lens in harsh conditions where it's wet or dusty. It may not matter if you're merely using your lens in a studio or in your home.
10. Full Frame Comparison
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) covers a full frame sensor while Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR does not. If you have a full frame camera then Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) is the only choice for you in this comparison.
Winner: Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount)
Regarding full frame coverage: All lenses do not cover full frame sensors, but not all cameras are full frame cameras either. If a lens covers a full frame sensor it can be used on all cameras with a matching lens mount, both full frame and crop sensors, except for medium format cameras.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 (Sony E Mount) and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR:
| Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 - (Sony E Mount) | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R WR | |
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| Brand | Voigtländer | Fujifilm |
| Weight | Missing | 445 g |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm XF |
| Focal Length | 40 mm | 56 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic | No | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 110 cm | 50 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Aperture Range | 1.2 - 22 | Missing |
| Filter Thread Diameter | 58 | 67 |
| Aperture Blades | Missing | 11 |
| Lens Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Lens Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Autofocus | Hayır | Evet |
| Macro | No | Missing |
| Weather Seal | No | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | Yes | No |