Voigtl nder nokton 55mm f 1 2 sl iis vs voigtl nder nokton 58mm f 1 4 sl iis?

Both are manual-focus Nokton primes for Nikon F, made for full frame. The 55mm f/1.2 is the faster lens, so it gathers more light and gives the thinnest depth of field. The 58mm f/1.4 gives you a little more depth to work with, which is more forgiving when you're focusing close up.

On APS-C they're close: the 55mm f/1.2 frames like 82mm with the depth of field of f/1.8, and the 58mm f/1.4 frames like 87mm with the depth of field of f/2.1. Both fit the same bodies, from the Nikon D750 and Nikon D850 on full frame to the Nikon D7500 on APS-C.

My pick: the 55mm f/1.2 if you want the soft, low-light look and don't mind careful focusing. Choose the 58mm f/1.4 if you'd rather keep more of the face sharp. For how aperture affects portraits, see Portraits, and for building a lens kit, see Lenses.

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