Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 For RF And Z Mount

credits: Cosina Voightländer

Cosina Voigtländer is bringing its manual focus Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 to Canon RF and Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens first appeared for Sony E-mount back in 2019, and after several years it is finally being made available for photographers using Canon and Nikon’s mirrorless systems as well.

Unlike many modern Voigtländer lenses that aim for maximum sharpness and highly corrected optics, the Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 is designed with a bit more character in mind. The optical design still uses modern elements, but it intentionally allows certain aberrations to remain rather than eliminating them entirely. The result is a rendering style that feels less clinical and more reminiscent of classic film-era lenses. Inside, the lens features eight elements arranged into six groups, along with a 10-bladed aperture diaphragm. It can focus as close as 0.27 meters (10.6 inches), giving it a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.47, which is slightly closer than the Sony E-mount version.

The RF and Z-mount versions are fairly similar in size, though the exterior design differs slightly. The Nikon Z version keeps the scalloped focus ring found on the E-mount lens, while the RF version uses a more modern diamond-knurled focus ring. The RF-mount lens measures 37.6mm in length and weighs 260 grams, while the Z-mount version is a little longer at 41.6mm and weighs 250 grams. Both lenses use a 58mm filter thread. Cosina has not announced a release date or official price yet, but the Sony E-mount version typically sells for around $799.