Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 vs Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2
Sirui 23mm f/1.2 has a newer design. Voigtlander 23mm f/1.2 is 146 g lighter.
The Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 is a 23mm f/1.2 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 is a 23mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 
Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 01
Key differences
Why is the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 better than the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2?
- Newer design (2023 vs 2022)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 better than the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2?
- 146 g lighter (240 g vs 386 g)
- Focuses 12 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 58 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 | Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23mm | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 386 g (13.62 oz) | 240 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 0 x 94.2 mm | 45.2 x 65.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.18 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 46 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Price | $349 launch price | — |
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 or the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 weighs 240 g, 146 g less than the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 (386 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 or the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.3 m for the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2.
- Do the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 and the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 or the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sirui Sniper 23 mm f/1.2 or the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Voigtlander Nokton 23 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
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