The previously rumored Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced:
- Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical (see E-mount version) priced at ¥118,000 (around $900).
- Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical (see M-mount version) priced at ¥240,000 (around $1,800).
Pre-orders should open soon at Amazon and B&H Photo. Shipping is expected to start in February.
Additional information:
Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z
- Designed exclusively for Nikon Z mount: Equipped with an optical system optimized for the image sensor of a mirrorless camera that uses the Nikon Z mount. size (Nikon DX format) mirrorless cameras.
- GA (ground aspherical) lens and mechanism: The first surface of the lens uses an in-house produced GA (ground aspherical) lens. It is possible to simplify the lens configuration while ensuring high performance, and achieve both high-level image quality and a compact style while maintaining an ultra-large Stable image quality can be obtained even for distant motifs.
- Information communication with the body by electronic contact: An electronic contact is mounted on the lens mount, enabling electrical communication between the lens and the body. In addition to Exif information and in-body image stabilization (3-axis), three types of focusing support functions (focusing by changing the color of the focus point frame, focusing by peaking) are provided by combining a body that supports telecommunications and the latest firmware*1. , and focusing with the zoom button).
- Manual focus for reliable focus operation: The use of an all-metal helicoid unit that has been processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces just the right amount of torque enables focusing with a smooth operating feel .
- Beautiful bokeh with 12 aperture blades: A 12-blade diaphragm is used to make the hole formed by the diaphragm blades closer to a circle. Out-of-focus areas are rendered naturally, and point light sources are not polygonal but softly rounded.
Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical for Nikon Z
- Designed exclusively for Nikon Z mount: Equipped with an optical system optimized for the image sensor of a mirrorless camera that uses the Nikon Z mount. size (Nikon DX format) mirrorless cameras.
- Information communication with the body by electronic contact: An electronic contact is mounted on the lens mount, enabling electrical communication between the lens and the body. In addition to Exif information and in-body image stabilization (3-axis), three types of focusing support functions (focusing by changing the color of the focus point frame, focusing by peaking) are provided by combining a body that supports telecommunications and the latest firmware*1. , and focusing with the zoom button).
- Manual focus for reliable focus operation: The use of an all-metal helicoid unit that has been processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces just the right amount of torque enables focusing with a smooth operating feel .
- The shortest shooting distance that can be taken close to the subject: The shortest shooting distance is 0.126m (magnification 0.25), and the working distance can be as close as 4cm from the tip of the hood. Since you can get close to a small subject and shoot, you can enjoy drawing that takes advantage of the strong perspective that is unique to ultra-wide-angle lenses.
- Supports various filter works: In addition to being able to attach a φ58mm filter without a special adapter, the metal flower-shaped hood can be attached and detached using a flathead screwdriver. For this reason, it can be used for a variety of filter work using square filters, which are often used in landscape photography.
There are now nine Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:
- Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical (see E-mount version)
- Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical (see M-mount version)
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: comign soon at Amazon | B&H
- Voigtlander NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
- Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2: Amazon | eBay | WEX
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | eBay
- Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2: WEX (more coming soon)
- Voigtlander MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2: WEX (more coming soon)
Previous coverage of the Voigtlander Z lenses can be found here.
