Zeiss otus ml 50mm f 1 4 vs voigtl nder nokton 50mm f 1 2 aspherical?

Both are manual-focus 50mm primes for full frame, so the choice mostly comes down to your mount and how much light you need.

The Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 fits Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z, so it has the wider camera range. The Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical is made for Sony E and Leica M. It gives you a stop and a bit more light and shallower backgrounds, which suits dim rooms and portraits.

If you shoot Sony or Leica and want the fastest look, I'd pick the Nokton. If you shoot Canon RF or Nikon Z, the Otus is your option. For how a 50mm works for people in general, see portraits.

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