Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FEvsVoigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
24-70mm / F2.8
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NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
40mm / F1.2
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount suits you better
- Brightness2.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight607g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE127.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount59.3mm long × 69.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE | Voigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 40mm | −16mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 40mm | +30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.2 | 2.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.2 | 2.4 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 35cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.16× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 10blades | −1blades |
| Weight | 1.03kg | 420g | +607g |
| Length | 127.5mm | 59.3mm | +68.2mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 69.6mm | +18.4mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 58mm | +24mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | No | Yes |
The difference column reads as AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE relative to NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
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NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
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