7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5
7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 focuses 33 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 is a 75mm f/1.4 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 is a 75mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 
Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 better than the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
- 107 g lighter (408 g vs 515 g)
- 11 mm shorter (62 mm vs 73.4 mm long)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 12)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 better than the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4?
- Focuses 33 cm closer (0.55 m vs 0.88 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 | Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 ◆ | f/1.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 408 g ◆ | 515 g |
| Dimensions | 77 x 62 mm | 73.9 x 73.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.88 m | 0.55 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 12 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 6 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Price | $189 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Voigtlander
- 62 × 77 mm
- 73.4 × 73.9 mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 is 11 mm longer and 107 g heavier than the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5?
- The 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5?
- The 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 weighs 408 g, 107 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 (515 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 focuses down to 0.55 m, against 0.88 m for the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4.
- Do the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- Is the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.