Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 & NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Lenses Officially Announced
The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical Lens and NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. The US pricing has not announced yet, and it will be released in May 2022.
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Z-mount
The Japanese suggested retail price is ￥ 120,000 (excluding tax)
Voigtlander NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Z-mount
The Japanese suggested retail price is ￥ 95,000 (excluding tax)
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical Lens
The APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical is compatible with the full-size (Nikon FX format) mirrorless camera that uses the Nikon Z mount, which was newly designed based on the Sony E mount dedicated lens that was introduced as the highest performance standard lens in the history of Foctreder. It is a high-performance standard lens. The apochromat design, which makes the on-axis chromatic aberration of RGB, which constitutes the three primary colors of light, as close to zero as possible, realizes performance that completely changes the values ??of standard lenses. With a tight style, it also has high mobility and good handling.
Designed exclusively for Nikon Z mount
Equipped with an optical system optimized for the image sensor of mirrorless cameras that use the Nikon Z mount. This lens has a full-size image circle and can be used with both full-size (Nikon FX format) mirrorless machines and APS-C size (Nikon DX format) mirrorless machines.
Apochromat design
While thoroughly eliminating various aberrations such as axial chromatic aberration, we are pursuing the ultimate performance in terms of resolution and contrast reproducibility.
Optical glass and mechanical parts that lead to high performance
Of the 10 lenses in 8 groups, 2 abnormal partially dispersed glasses and 2 double-sided aspherical lenses are used, and a floating mechanism is also equipped.
Information communication with the body by electronic contacts
An electronic contact is mounted on the lens mount to realize telecommunication between the lens and the body. By combining a body compatible with telecommunications and the latest firmware * 1 , in addition to Exif information and in-body image stabilization (3 axes), 3 types of focusing support functions (focusing by changing the focus point frame color, focusing by peaking) , Focusing with the enlargement button) is supported.
12 apertures to enjoy ball bokeh expression
The 12 diaphragm blades have a special shape that is circular not only in the open F2 but also in F2.8 and F5.6. It is possible to draw using “ball blur” such as a point light source.
Manual focus for reliable focus operation
By adopting an all-metal helicoid unit processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces appropriate torque, focusing with a smooth operation feeling is realized. It enables fine focus adjustment.
* 1 Precautions regarding telecommunications-compatible bodies
This product is equipped with electronic contacts, but there are restrictions on the bodies that can perform telecommunications. Please check the body list below. (Surveyed in April 2022)
Telecommunications compatible models and firmware *
* 2 If the firmware is less than the listed firmware, the performance may not be exhibited or some functions may be limited, so please use the latest firmware.
For checking the firmware of your body and obtaining the latest firmware, please refer to the body instruction manual.
* This product is developed and manufactured under a license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
Voigtlander NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens
The NOKTON D23mm F1.2 Aspherical Z mount is a large-diameter standard lens compatible with APS-C size (Nikon DX format) mirrorless cameras that uses the Nikon Z mount. The latest optical system that uses one double-sided aspherical lens and two anomalous partially dispersed glasses out of 10 elements in 6 groups is adopted. While achieving a large aperture of F1.2, it has excellent descriptive power with excellent resolution from the widest aperture, and large blur can be obtained.
Designed exclusively for Nikon Z mount
Equipped with an optical system optimized for the image sensor of mirrorless cameras that use the Nikon Z mount. This lens has an APS-C size image circle and can be used by setting the image pickup range of the camera to DX format when using it on a full-size machine.
Information communication with the body by electronic contacts
An electronic contact is mounted on the lens mount to realize telecommunication between the lens and the body. By combining a body compatible with telecommunications and the latest firmware * 1 , in addition to Exif information and in-body image stabilization (3 axes), 3 types of focusing support functions (focusing by changing the focus point frame color, focusing by peaking) , Focusing with the enlargement button) is supported.
Manual focus for reliable focus operation
By adopting an all-metal helicoid unit processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces appropriate torque, focusing with a smooth operation feeling is realized. It enables fine focus adjustment.
Beautiful bokeh with 12 diaphragm blades
A 12-blade diaphragm is used to make the holes formed by the diaphragm blades closer to a circle. The out-of-focus part has a natural depiction, and the point light source is not a polygon but a round and soft bokeh.
Shortest shooting distance 0.18m
Achieves a close-up shooting magnification of 1: 4.9 (full-size conversion 1: 3.3). The close-up shooting effect provides a large amount of bokeh, expanding the possibilities of shooting that takes advantage of the bokeh at full aperture.
Compact and lightweight style
Despite the large diameter of F1.2, a compact style with a filter diameter of φ46 mm, a total length of 45.2 mm, and a weight of 240 g is realized. The beautifully designed exterior reminiscent of the good old days is easy to handle and easy to carry.
- 1 Precautions regarding telecommunications-compatible bodies
This product is equipped with electronic contacts, but there are restrictions on the bodies that can perform telecommunications. Please check the body list below. (Surveyed in April 2022)
Telecommunications compatible models and firmware * 2 * 3
* 2 If the firmware is less than the listed firmware, the performance may not be exhibited or some functions may be limited, so please use the latest firmware.
For checking the firmware of your body and obtaining the latest firmware, please refer to the body instruction manual.
* 3 When using a full-size body, the imaging range does not switch automatically, so switch manually.
* This product is developed and manufactured under a license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
