Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art vs Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 has a physical aperture ring. Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 is 703 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a 35mm f/1.2 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE is a 35mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art better than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE?
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE better than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art?
- 703 g lighter (387 g vs 1090 g)
- 76 mm shorter (59.9 mm vs 136.2 mm long)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE has the edge: it is 703 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE has the edge: it is 703 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art | Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1,090 g (2.40 lbs) | 387 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 87.8 mm (diameter) x 136.2 mm (length) | 66.5 x 59.9 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.8 in) | 0.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.19x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (de-clickable) | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 17 elements in 12 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Voigtlander
- 136.2 × 87.8 mm
- 59.9 × 66.5 mm
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is 76 mm longer and 703 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE.
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Sample frames
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE weighs 387 g, 703 g less than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art (1090 g).
- Do the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE has the edge: it is 703 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 SE has the edge: it is 703 g lighter to carry.
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