Cosina Expands Nokton 35mm f/1.4 to RF and Z Mounts
Cosina has announced that its Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens will be released in versions for Canon RF and Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless mounts. The manual-focus lens was previously introduced for Sony E-mount cameras in 2019 and will now be adapted for additional mirrorless systems.
The Nokton Classic series has historically emphasized a rendering style that differs from the highly corrected optics typical of many modern lenses: while the lens incorporates contemporary optical engineering, the design intentionally allows certain optical aberrations to remain visible, particularly when the lens is used at its maximum aperture. This approach produces a softer and less uniform rendering wide open, while stopping down the aperture results in a more conventional level of sharpness and contrast.
The optical construction consists of eight elements arranged in six groups, paired with a 10-blade aperture diaphragm. The lens supports manual focusing only and can focus at distances as close as approximately 0.27 meters, allowing a maximum magnification ratio of about 1:5.47. Electronic contacts are integrated into the mount, enabling communication with the camera body for recording EXIF data and providing support for in-camera focus-assist features.
The RF-mount and Z-mount versions share similar specifications but differ slightly in their external design. The Nikon Z version retains the scalloped focus ring style used on the earlier E-mount model, while the Canon RF version uses a diamond-pattern knurled focus ring. The RF version measures approximately 37.6 millimeters in length and weighs about 260 grams. The Z-mount version is slightly longer at roughly 41.6 millimeters and weighs about 250 grams. Both lenses accept 58-millimeter front filters.
Here are some sample pictures, courtesy of Cosina, shot with the E-mount version of the Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 :
The Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 has been part of the Voigtländer lineup since the early 2000s in various mounts; the new RF and Z versions extend the availability of the design to additional mirrorless systems. Nevertheless, the Japanese company has not yet announced an official release date or pricing for these variants. The Sony E-mount version has typically been sold for around $799, although pricing for the new versions may differ once they reach the market.
