The Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Is Coming to Nikon Z-Mount

Jan 15, 2025

Jaron Schneider

A professional camera lens with a sleek black design on a dark background. It features various focal length markings, including 28 and 2.5, and a range of other settings for precise adjustments.

Cosina announced that the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 that was unveiled for Sony E-mount in December will now also be coming to Nikon Z-mount. The E-Mount version is expected to be available this month while the Z-mount version will ship sometime in February.

Aside from adjustments to the exterior to accommodate the new mount, the basic construction of the lens is identical to the one announced for Sony E-mount. The full-frame lens features 10 elements arranged in eight groups which includes two aspherical elements for a total of four aspherical surfaces as well as a pair of abnormal (or extraordinary) partial dispersion glass elements. This optical design is meant to provide a mix of high resolution and well-controlled color shifts and aberrations.

A black camera lens with various markings is positioned against a dark, reflective surface. The lens features focus and aperture adjustment rings, and the reflections highlight its metallic texture.

It has an aperture range of f/1.5 through f/16 via a 12-bladed diaphragm which Cosina says makes the opening “as circular as possible” and should result in the out of focus areas (bokeh) being round rather than polygonal. Aperture is adjusted manually via the external stepped ring. As this is a stills-focused optic, the aperture ring cannot be de-clicked.

As is generally the case with Voigtlander optics, the Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical is a manual-focus only lens but it does communicate electronically with the attached Nikon Z-mount camera. Cosina says that these electronic contacts allow the camera to record EXIF information, work in tandem with any in-body image stabilization (should the camera be equipped with it), makes it compatible with the latest firmware, and allows it to focus via peaking, the enlargement button, and by the color-changing of the focus point frame. The lens can focus as close as 28 centimeters (about 11 inches).

A black camera lens with manual focus rings and distance markings. The lens features aperture settings and a silver mount at the bottom.

Cosina also again touts its full-metal helicoid unit that results in what it describes as “appropriate torque” and the capability for fine focusing adjustments.

Below are a few photos taken with the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical (courtesy of Cosina and captured by photographer Jima), which are different from the samples provided for the E-mount version:.

Sunlight casts intricate shadow patterns from a decorative glass window onto a tiled floor. The tiles are alternating shades of gray and brown, creating a contrast with the flowing, abstract shapes of the shadows.

A close-up of a Christmas tree decorated with a shiny red bauble and blurred multicolored lights in the background, creating a festive, sparkling atmosphere.

A black-and-white image of a long, tiled corridor with an intricate lattice design on the left wall. The corridor is lined with lights, and a person in a white coat is walking away in the distance.

A waterfront scene with a large white ferry at the dock. Several people stand by the railing, overlooking the water. In the foreground, there are wide steps with grass growing between the tiles. Cranes and buildings are visible in the background.

A modern, white steel architectural structure resembling a sail against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The intricate lattice design creates an airy and dynamic visual.

Close-up of delicate green leaves in a lush, sunlit garden. The leaves have small, dark edges and are surrounded by a vibrant, blurred background of various plants and ferns, creating a serene and natural ambiance.

Pricing and Availability

As mentioned, Cosina intends to make the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical available by February 2025, although its international availability will likely come later and vary depending on region. Additionally, Cosina did not make pricing known at the time of publication, although it probably won’t differ too much from the E-mount version which is available to preorder in Japan for 115,000 yen, or about $750.

Image credits: Cosina Voigtlander. Real-world sample images by Jima