§ 03 Head to head
TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh vs Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM
TTartisan 75mm f/1.5 has a more aperture blades. Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 is 212 g lighter.
The TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh is a 75mm f/1.5 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM is a 75mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Key differences
Why is the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh better than the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM?
- More aperture blades (13 vs 12)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM better than the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh?
- 212 g lighter (350 g vs 562 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.75 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM has the edge: it is 212 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh | Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 562 g | 350 g (12.35 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | — | 63.3 x 62.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.75 m | 0.70 m (27.56 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 12 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 4 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | M42, Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2024 | — |
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Sample frames
TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh
Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM weighs 350 g, 212 g less than the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh (562 g).
- Which focuses closer, the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM focuses down to 0.7 m, against 0.75 m for the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh.
- Do the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh and the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh or the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM has the edge: it is 212 g lighter to carry.
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