Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB § 03 Head to head
Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB vs Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z
Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 has a physical aperture ring. Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 is 714 g lighter.
The Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB is a 35mm f/1.2 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z is a 35mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB 
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z 01
Key differences
Why is the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB better than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2025 vs 2021)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z better than the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB?
- 714 g lighter (196 g vs 910 g)
- 82 mm shorter (39.8 mm vs 121.8 mm long)
- Focuses 4 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.34 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 77 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z has the edge: it is 714 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z has the edge: it is 714 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB | Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 910 g | 196 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 121.8 x 89.2 mm | 59.6 x 39.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.34 m | 0.3 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 15 elements / 10 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 46 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z | Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Price | $999 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Viltrox
- B · Voigtlander
- 121.8 × 89.2 mm
- 39.8 × 59.6 mm
The Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB is 82 mm longer and 714 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB
Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z weighs 196 g, 714 g less than the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB (910 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.34 m for the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB.
- Do the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB and the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z has the edge: it is 714 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB or the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.2 X / Z has the edge: it is 714 g lighter to carry.
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