The new retro style version 58/1.4 Nokton's styled similar to the classic Nikkors of the 1960's is in stock and shipping.
They are beautifully made like classic collectible lenses.
The image quality of the Nokton 58mm is exceptional, probably the best normal lens 1.4 in Nikon F mount ever produced.
Besides cosmetics, this new version adds a NAI metering prong for even the oldest Nikon SLR meters in addition to AIS metering and being chipped for digital Nikons DSLRs.
These new versions also have a smaller 52mm filter size (previous 58mm).
IN STOCK AND SHIPPING
$599 with free next day shipping to most lower 48 locations.
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Thanks for looking,
Stephen
They are beautifully made like classic collectible lenses.
The image quality of the Nokton 58mm is exceptional, probably the best normal lens 1.4 in Nikon F mount ever produced.
Besides cosmetics, this new version adds a NAI metering prong for even the oldest Nikon SLR meters in addition to AIS metering and being chipped for digital Nikons DSLRs.
These new versions also have a smaller 52mm filter size (previous 58mm).
IN STOCK AND SHIPPING
$599 with free next day shipping to most lower 48 locations.
Black/Chrome Version Black Version
Thanks for looking,
Stephen
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 Retro look by T&T and Mr B Abrahamsson, on Flickr
Got mine last week. Looking the part, thats for sure. Image quality promises to be rally top notch. It is the same formula as the older version of the 58mm f1.4 from a couple of years ago.
Erik van Straten
Mentor
Is there a nice hood with the lens? Usually that is Voigtländers weak point.
Erik.
Erik.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Eric, there is a nifty screw-in hood. Advantage is that it stays in place and doesn't fall off like the clip on Nikkor ones. A major advantage is that it will also work on the old 58mm f1.4 or any other Nikkor 50mm lens with 52mm thread. I had an original hood for the Nikkor 58mm f1.4 - but it fell off and rolled into the sea!!!!!!
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 retro look by T&T and Mr B Abrahamsson, on Flickr
The new Nokton 58mm f1.4 at f1.4 and closest focus. The focus is on the K in Knausgård. Shot with Sony A7.
Erik van Straten
Mentor
That is why I use screw-in shades on my Nikkors since 1971!
On the Nikkor-H Auto 50mm 1:2 f=50mm - a very nice lens - I do not use a shade at all as the glass elements are deeply recessed into the mount.
Erik.
Huss
Mentor
Is the front element size the same, even though they went from a 58mm filter thread to 52mm?
I'm wondering if that reduction would cause vignetting.
Gorgeous lens.
Huss
Mentor
Does it come with the lens, or has to be purchased separately?
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
I don't know if it is included with the lens here. Check with Stephen on that.
LarsAC
Established
Has the optical design been changed from the former version ?
Lars
Lars
Huss
Mentor
"Same lens construction as previous Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SLIIN"
Not sure if lens construction = optical design
eric4
Established
Will it be released in Pentax K mount too?
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
Odd that the image quality of a Cosina Voigtlander designed and made product tops a legendary optical firm that gave us the famous 5cm f1.4 lens in S and LTM mount and the spectacular 105mm f2.5 lens that came in S LTM and F mount.
it does, try it.
specifically I am saying the Voigtlander 58/1.4 is better than any other normal Nikon F mount (50-58mm) f/1.4 lens. Not f/2, not other mounts, not other focal lengths. Generally it will be true.
No Pentax K mount - all the K mount SL lenses are discontinued. Unfortunately no EOS mount or Sony E mount or M mount either, but I keep hoping.
The hood is separate at $59 (same price as previous version)
Stephen
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
CV does make some fantastic lenses, maybe the torch has been passed and now its in the hands of this vibrant firm. It will only get better and better with each passing year.
maryland_fotos
Well-known
Sweeeet looking lens! Would rather have that than the plasticky 50 1.8 that came with my Df.
AlwaysOnAuto
Well-known
So how does this new lens compare to the Minolta 58mm f1.4?
Or is that like comparing apples to kumquats?
Or is that like comparing apples to kumquats?
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
The screw-in hood and the lens cap for the Nokton 58mm f1.4. by T&T and Mr B Abrahamsson, on Flickr
This is for Eric. The hood for the Nokton 58mm f1.4. Simple, straight sided and screw in. The cap slides over the hood and is incidentally, the same cap as is used on the Heliar Hyper Wide 10mm f5.6
helen.HH
A smile & a wink…
Great Looking Lens !!
look forward to seeing what it can do
look forward to seeing what it can do
CMur12
Well-known
The Minolta 58mm f1.4 was a 6-element design, which is unusual in a normal lens this fast. My guess is that it is not as well corrected and sharp as the CV lens, though it may have other favorable rendering characteristics.
- Murray