§ 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

From manufacturer specifications

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?

By use
  • 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

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SpecificationTTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly BokehVoigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM
Focal length75mm 75mm
Maximum aperturef/1.5 f/1.5
Minimum aperturef/16 f/16
Lens typePrime lens Prime lens
FormatFull frame Full frame
Weight562 g 350 g (12.35 oz) ◆
Dimensions—63.3 x 62.8 mm
Minimum focusing distance0.75 m 0.70 m (27.56 inches) ◆
Image stabilizationNo No
Aperture ring—Yes
Aperture blades13 ◆12
Optical construction6 elements / 4 groups 7 elements / 6 groups
Filter size58 mm 58 mm
Lens mountM42, Leica M Leica M
Released2024 —
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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh

Metal Mushroom
Metal Mushroom by loucat42
A7400261T75
A7400261T75 by K.P. Huang
TTArtisan 75mm F1.5
TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 by Alan Kyker
TTArtisan 75mm F1.5
TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 by Alan Kyker

Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM

Herbst
Herbst by dirkpeters
DSC07579
DSC07579 by sergey.berdankin
Der Beobachter
Der Beobachter by dirkpeters
Over the counter
Over the counter by nbaronzzi
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
Video thumbnail for TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh review 1
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Video thumbnail for Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM review 1
Video thumbnail for Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM review 2
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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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