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Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) § 03 Head to head
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) vs Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8
Meike 25mm f/0.95 has a wider field of view. Voigtlander 29mm f/0.8 is 0.5 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) is a 25mm f/0.95 prime, and the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 is a 29mm f/0.8 prime. On paper the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) 
Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) better than the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8?
- Wider field of view (25mm vs 29mm)
- 103 g lighter (600 g vs 703 g)
- Focuses 12 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.37 m)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 12)
- $1,504 cheaper ($295 list price vs $1,799 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2020)
Why is the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 better than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C)?
- 0.5 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/0.8 vs f/0.95)
- Longer reach (29mm vs 25mm)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) has the edge: it is 103 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) has the edge: it is 103 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 has the edge: its f/0.8 aperture gathers more light than f/0.95.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 has the edge: its f/0.8 aperture gathers more light than f/0.95.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) | Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 29mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.8 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 600 g ◆ | 703 g |
| Dimensions | — | 72.3 x 88.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m ◆ | 0.37 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 12 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 11 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Price | $295 list price ◆ | $1,799 launch price |
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8?
- The Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 opens to f/0.8, against f/0.95 on the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C), 0.5 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8?
- The Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) weighs 600 g, 103 g less than the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 (703 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8?
- The Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.37 m for the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8.
- Do the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) and the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) has the edge: it is 103 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Super Nokton 29 mm f/0.8 better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) has the edge: it is 103 g lighter to carry.
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