Voigtlander Nokton 21mm f1.4 – Sony E

Our 21mm / 1:1,4 Nokton is a completely new lens construction, and we did not skimp on technical finesse. Our ambition is to set a new benchmark in the class of wide-angle lenses.

The sophisticated construction consists of 13 elements in eleven groups. Besides aspherical elements, the lens also employs a floating element to maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range, from the minimum focusing distance to infinity. The aspheric elements ensure distortion-free images and help to suppress chromatic aberrations. Moreover, the optical design allows a compact built despite the large maximum aperture.

The minimum focusing distance of only 25 cm in combination with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 deliver a shallow depth of field and a beautiful, soft bokeh. The aperture changes in 1/3 steps, but can also be operated step- and noiseless. The electrical contacts transfer all relevant image information as EXIF data to the camera. The focus-peaking function assists in accurate and precise focusing in difficult light.

This new Voigtlnder E-mount lens is as usual very robust, manufactured completely with metal and glass. Besides its excellent workmanship, the lens stands out with its relatively low weight of only 560 grams making it easy to carry on all photo tours.

The lens comes with a hood, reversible for easy storage.