§ 03 Head to head

TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 vs Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical

TTartisan 35mm f/0.95 is 225 g lighter. Voigtlander 35mm f/0.9 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture.

The TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 is a 35mm f/0.95 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical is a 35mm f/0.9 prime. On paper the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 better than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical?

  • 225 g lighter (267 g vs 492 g)
  • 10 mm shorter (63 mm vs 72.7 mm long)
  • Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
  • Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)

Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical better than the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95?

  • 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/0.9 vs f/0.95)
  • More aperture blades (12 vs 10)
  • Newer design (2023 vs 2022)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • street For street photography, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 225 g lighter to carry.
  • travel For travel, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 225 g lighter to carry.
  • low-light For low-light shooting, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical has the edge: its f/0.9 aperture gathers more light than f/0.95.
  • astrophotography For astrophotography, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical has the edge: its f/0.9 aperture gathers more light than f/0.95.
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Specification

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SpecificationTTartisan 35 mm f/0.95Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical
Focal length35mm 35mm
Maximum aperturef/0.95 f/0.9 ◆
Minimum aperturef/16 f/22
Lens typePrime lens Prime lens
FormatFull frame APS-C
Weight267 g ◆492 g
Dimensions43 x 63 mm 64.9 x 72.7 mm
Minimum focusing distance0.35 m 0.35 m
Image stabilizationNo No
Aperture ring—Yes
Aperture blades10 12 ◆
Optical construction7 elements / 5 groups 10 elements / 8 groups
Filter size52 mm ◆62 mm
Lens mountSony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount Fujifilm X
Released2022 2023
Price$210 list price —
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · TTartisan
  • B · Voigtlander
  • 63 × 43 mm
  • 72.7 × 64.9 mm

The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical is 10 mm longer and 225 g heavier than the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95

X-Pro22224
X-Pro22224 by EverydayGetaway
X-Pro22361
X-Pro22361 by EverydayGetaway
Shadow Bridge
Shadow Bridge by EverydayGetaway
2024 Late Summer Fall (X-Pro2) 52
2024 Late Summer Fall (X-Pro2) 52 by EverydayGetaway
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
Video thumbnail for TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 review 1
Video thumbnail for TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 review 2
Video thumbnail for Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical review 1
Video thumbnail for Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical review 2
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Questions

Which lens has the brighter aperture, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical?
The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical opens to f/0.9, against f/0.95 on the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95, 0.2 stops brighter.
Which is lighter, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical?
The TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 weighs 267 g, 225 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical (492 g).
Do the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical have image stabilization?
No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
Is the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical better for street photography?
For street photography, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 225 g lighter to carry.
Is the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 Aspherical better for travel?
For travel, the TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 225 g lighter to carry.
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