Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 GvsVoigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
40mm / F1.2
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Which to choose
When the E 16-55mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-55mm 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
- Weight74g 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
- E 16-55mm F2.8 G100mm long × 73mm diameter
- NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount59.3mm long × 69.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Voigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 40mm | −24mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 40mm | +15mm |
| 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 | 33cm | 35cm | −0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.16× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 10blades | −1blades |
| Weight | 494g | 420g | +74g |
| Length | 100mm | 59.3mm | +40.7mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 69.6mm | +3.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 58mm | +9mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | No | Yes |
The difference column reads as E 16-55mm F2.8 G relative to NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
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