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Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC vs Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II

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Samyang 20mm F1.8

Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC
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Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II

Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II
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Samyang 20mm F1.8 vs Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang 20mm F1.8 and Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Samyang and Voigtlander.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Samyang 20mm F1.8 Key Specs

  • 20mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 497g.
  • Diameter: 83mm
  • Length: 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m

Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II Key Specs

  • 25mm Focal Range
  • F0.95 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 435g.
  • Diameter: 61mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.17m

What type of photography are the Samyang 20mm F1.8 and Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 20mm F1.8 and the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Samyang 20mm F1.8 Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II
Bird/WildlifePoorFair
SportsPoorAverage
PortraitFairExcellent
TravelAverageGood
StreetExcellentVery Good
WeddingFairExcellent
Walk AroundAverageGood
VloggingVery GoodGood
LandscapeGoodGood

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Samyang 20mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II with a length of 70mm is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 20mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II's 61mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II weighs 435g, 12% (62g) lighter than the Samyang 20mm F1.8's weight of 497g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH
55mm
63mm 205g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 14mm F2.5 II ASPH
21mm
56mm 55g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7
36mm
58mm 115g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M 17mm f1.8
36mm
58mm 120g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Micro Four Thirds Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT
92mm
72mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH
26mm
63mm 87g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH Lens Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4
70mm
70mm 335g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Pancake Lens Olympus M 17mm f2.8 Pancake
22mm
57mm 71g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Samyang 20mm F1.8 and Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-5, Panasonic GH6 and OM System OM-1.

Samyang 20mm F1.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

Samyang 20mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 50mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.

Reasons to choose Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC over Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II

Focal Length - Wide 20mm vs 25mm 5mm Wider coverage
Max Sensor Coverage 35mm FF vs FourThirds covers larger sensors

Reasons to choose Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II over Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC

Focal Length - Tele 25mm vs 20mm 5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 0.95 vs 1.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 0.95 vs 1.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 10 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight 435g vs 497g 62g lighter
Diameter 61mm vs 83mm 22mm smaller in diameter
Length 70mm vs 88mm 18mm shorter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 77mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance 0.17m vs 0.2m can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC and Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC and Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Samyang 20mm F1.8 vs Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Samyang Voigtlander
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format 35mm FF FourThirds
Focal Range 20mm 25mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.8 F0.95
Min Aperture F22 F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7 10
Optics
Optical Elements 13 11
Optical Groups 12 8
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.2m 0.17m
Max Magnification unknown unknown
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type No AF None
Full Time Manual Yes N/A
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Unknown Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 497g 435g
Diameter 83mm 61mm
Length 88mm 70mm
Materials Unknown metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 77mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Unknown
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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