Cosina Japan finally announced the official release date for the new Voigtlander NOKTON 55mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount: May 16th, 2023.
The lens is already listed at B&H Photo with a price tag of $799 but pre-orders are not yet open (check also Adorama and Amazon).
Update: the lens is now available for pre-order.
In Europe, preorders are already open at: Foto Koch, Foto Erhardt, and Calumet.
Here are some hands-on pictures of the new lens courtesy of Capa Camera:
Voigtlander NOKTON 55mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount specifications:
| Focal Length | 55mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 43° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48′ / 0.45 m |
| Optical Design | 7 Elements in 6 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 52 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.7 x 1.9″ / 69 x 48.1 mm |
| Weight | 12.9 oz / 365 g |
Announced: new Voigtlander NOKTON 55mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount
Source: Cosina Japan