Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1725 g | 414 g |
| Weather sealed | true | false |
| Optical stabilization | true | false |
| Min focal | 150 mm | 40 mm |
| Max focal | 500 mm | 40 mm |
Between the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE, the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD comes out ahead in weather sealed / optical stabilization, while the Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE wins on weight. Overall, the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD scores 73.9 and the Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 68.5), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if you care most about weather sealed / optical stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are weather sealed, optical stabilization, min focal, among others. The single most decisive one: Has Weather sealed.
Pick the Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 1311.00 g less. 414 vs 1725.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE?
Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD leads the current Mars Score by 5.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare min focal, max focal, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if…
Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has the measurable edge on weather sealed, has stabilization, focal min mm.
Choose Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE if…
Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE has the measurable edge on weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD wins
- ▲Has Weather sealed.
- ▲Has Optical stabilization.
- ▲Min focal: 150 (vs 40).
- ▲Max focal: 500 (vs 40).
Why Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE wins
- ▲Weight — 1311.00 g less. 414 vs 1725.
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 150 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Max focal | 500 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Max aperture | f/5 | f/1.2 |
| Min aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
Build
| Spec | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1725 g | 414 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | truelead | false |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | truelead | false |
Mount
| Spec | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |