New Versions of Voigtlander’s APO-Lanthar 35mm and 50mm Lenses Coming to Z Mount
Cosina announced upgraded Mark II versions of its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Voigtlander’s New APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 Lenses Promise Vintage Vibes
Japanese lens maker Cosina has announced the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 Type I and Type II lenses in VM mount, suitable for use on Voigtlander and Leica rangefinder cameras, plus a wide array of modern full-frame mirrorless cameras through the use of an adapter.
Just How Good Are the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 and 40mm f/1.2?
Recently, I've pushed myself to look at third-party lens brands from China, which offer interesting character at a relatively low price. I wanted to try out the lenses that cost more money but might provide a more compelling user experience and the Voigtlander manual focus primes could be the answer.
Cosina Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.2 is Super Small and Light
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.2 lens for full-frame VM mount cameras.
Cosina is Bringing Its Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 to Sony E-Mount
Cosina announced that a new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical -- of which versions are already available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica VM-mount -- will be released for Sony E-mount in July.
Cosina is Bringing the Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 to Nikon Z-Mount
Cosina announced that it plans to release its Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount, and it will arrive on May 15.
Cosina Details the RF, Z, E, and VM Lenses It Is Bringing to CP+ This Week
The CP+2024 show is slated to start later this week in Yokohama, Japan, and Cosina has announced the Voigtlander lenses it will showcase at the event.
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 for X Mount is Less Than an Inch Long
Cosina has announced a tiny new lens for Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 Aspherical is a pancake-style prime lens designed exclusively for Fujifilm X Series cameras.
The Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 is Cosina’s Second RF-Mount Lens
Friday, Cosina announced the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for Canon RF mount. Coming in January, it will be the second lens it has produced for the mirrorless mount and only the second third-party lens officially authorized by Canon.
The New Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 is Made Just for Fuji X-Mount
Cosina will release a new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 lens made exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount this September.
You Can Update Megadap’s New Sony to Nikon Z AF Adapter Through the Camera
Megadap has announced its third generation Sony E-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera autofocus adapter, the ETZ21 Pro. It retains the super-thin design but ditches the USB port and can now be updated through the attached Nikon camera instead.
Cosina Will Make Three Versions of its Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8
In August, Cosina will release a new Voigtlander-branded Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical for VM mount (compatible with Leica M mount) in two types as well as another version in L39 mount.
Cosina’s New Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 is Made Exclusively for Fujifilm X
Cosina has announced the Ultron 27mm f/2 lens, a thin, light, and fast prime that is made exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount.
Cosina Adds Voigtlander 50mm f/1 and 15mm f/4.5 to Nikon Z Mount Line
Cosina has announced that it will release a Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical and a Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Cosina Adds Two More Z-Mount Primes: 40mm f/1.2 and 35mm f/2
Cosina has announced that two more Voigtlander prime lenses are being made available for Nikon Z-mount cameras: a Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical and a Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2, which brings the total collection of officially licensed lenses to six optics.
The Voigtlander Macro 35mm f/2 is Made Exclusively for Fuji X-Mount
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm f/2 designed exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount. While fully manual, the lens supports a full electronic connection with a Fujifilm camera.
Megadap’s Gen-2 Sony E to Nikon Z AF Adapter Fixes Gen-1’s Problems
Megadap has announced its second-generation Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter, the ETZ21, which it says solves a lot of the performance and compatibility issues that existed with the original adapter.
Cosina’s Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 for Nikon Z is Coming in June
Cosina has revealed more information about its upcoming Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount, what it is calling its highest performance "quasi-wide-angle" optic ever.
Cosina Unveils One Fuji X-Mount and Three Nikon Z-Mount Prime Lenses
Cosina has announced four new Voigtlander lenses, one for Fujifilm X-Mount and three for Nikon Z-mount. For Nikon, the company has launched the 50mm f/2, 35mm f/2, and 23mm f/1.2. That last lens is also being made available for Fujifilm X-mount.
Cosina Unveils Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 for L39 and VM-Mount
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical for Leica Screw Mount Thread (L39) and VM-mounts. The lens is designed to be lightweight, small, and compact with a semi-wide angle and crisp sharpness.
10 Vintage Lenses That Work Great on Mirrorless Cameras
Vintage lenses are more popular than ever, thanks in large part to the mirrorless revolution as well as affordable, high-quality cinema and hybrid video cameras. These lenses are regularly “cine modded” for video use due to their unique character and less clinical rendering, (sometimes) affordable prices compared to cine lenses, helicoid-driven focus with hard stops, and physical aperture rings (which are often de-clicked).
Cosina Unveils Super-Fast Nokton 50mm f/1 Lens for VM-Mount
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for VM-mount, which is the fastest lens it has ever produced for full-frame.
Cosina Unveils ‘Vintage Line’ Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 for M-Mount
Cosina has announced a new ultra-wide lens under its "Vintage Line" for Leica M-Mount: the 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Aspherical lens. It updates a 2019 design reminiscent of the 1950s to one more akin to the 1970s.
Cosina Launches Voigtlander APO-Skopar 90mm f/2.8 for Nikon F-Mount
Cosina has launched the Voigtlander APO-Skopar 90mm f/2.8 for Nikon's F-mount. Cosina says that the lens has been designed to bring the appearance of chromatic aberration to as close to zero as possible.
Cosina Launches the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 SL II S for Nikon F-Mount
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount. This all-metal manual lens is an homage to Nikon's film lenses from the 1960s.
Review: Voigtlander’s Nokton 75mm f/1.5 is a Perfect Companion at a Competitive Price
The Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 and the 75mm focal length, in general, may seem like an odd one to someone who is used to traditional camera brands.
Megadap Unveils First Auto Adapter for Sony E to FF/APS-C Nikon Z
Hong Kong-based lens adapter and accessory manufacturer Megadap has launched the world's first autofocus (automatic) adapter for Sony E-mount lenses to be used on the full line up of Nikon Z Mirrorless cameras, including both full-frame and APS-C versions. It's called the ETZ11.
Cosina Launches Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic for VM-Mount
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic lens for VM-mount that it says was designed in "pursuit of a classical image that modern lenses do not have." The optical design is intentionally imperfect to mimic a true vintage lens and show various aberrations.
Cosina Launches the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-Mount
Cosina has launched the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X-mount that it describes as a double-Gauss type configuration with a symmetrical optical arrangement that provides smooth, large bokeh.
Voigtlander Unveils 28mm f/2 Ultron Vintage Line Lens for Leica M-Mount
Voigtlander has announced the 28mm f/2 Ultron Vintage Line lens for Leica M-mount, combining a classic lens exterior with modern optics. The new lens will be available in three different colors.