Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 vs Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1
Mitakon 50mm f/1.0 has a physical aperture ring. Voigtlander 50mm f/1 is 222 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 is a 50mm f/1.0 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 is a 50mm f/1 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 better than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1?
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 better than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35?
- 222 g lighter (598 g vs 820 g)
- 9 mm shorter (79.3 mm vs 88 mm long)
- Focuses 17 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.62 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 77 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 has the edge: it is 222 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 | Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.0 | f/1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 820 g | 598 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 93 x 88 mm | 64 x 79.3 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.62 m | 0.45 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 62 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Price | $499 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Voigtlander
- 88 × 93 mm
- 79.3 × 64 mm
The Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 is 9 mm longer and 222 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 weighs 598 g, 222 g less than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 (820 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.62 m for the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35.
- Do the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 has the edge: it is 222 g lighter to carry.
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