Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE Lens Officially Announced

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Cosina Japan officially announced the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony E-mount users. The suggested retail price in Japan (excluding tax) is ¥85,000 (the US pricing is not yet announced). Shipping is scheduled to start in February 2018. You can see the official sample images at Cosina Japan.

Lens Features:

  • With Sony E mount compatible electronic contact, lens usage status is reflected in Exif information of shooting data. In addition, because it incorporates a distance encoder, it supports 5-axis camera shake correction on the camera body side. You can also enlarge the display by operating the focus ring.
  • Symmetrical Lens Construction Reconstructed with the latest optical technology while adopting a traditional symmetrical lens configuration to obtain a unique and beautiful depiction. By adopting ultrahigh refraction glass, we have realized a large aperture with compact size.
  • Optimized optical design In addition to securing full-size image circle, it adopts optical design optimized for Sony E mount sensor. You can enjoy soft delicate descriptions reminiscent of classic lenses with stable image quality.
  • Manual Focus capable of reliable focusing the total metal helicoid unit processed and adjusted with high precision and the high-quality grease that produces moderate torque realize smooth operation feeling. It enables delicate focus adjustment.

Lens Specs:

Focal length 35 mm
Aperture ratio 1: 1.4
Minimum aperture F 16
Lens configuration 6 groups 8 pieces
Angle of view 63 °
Number of diaphragm blades 10 sheets
Shortest shooting distance 0.3 m
Maximum shooting magnification 1: 6.3
Maximum diameter × total length φ 67 × 39.6 mm
Filter size φ 58 mm
weight 262 g
Lens hood Attached
Electronic contact There
Focus magnification function Correspondence
Exif information: Correspondence
Lens correction selection Possible
5-axis body internal hand shake Correspondence (limited to body with 5 axes)