Cosina’s latest wide angle prime is coming to Nikon Z-mount

The Nikon Z-mount version of the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm F1.5. Image: Cosina

In December last year, Cosina announced the Voigtländer Nokton manual focus 28mm F1.5 prime for Sony E-mount. It released an update last week that the lens will be available beginning January 23. Now, the lens maker has announced a Nikon Z-mount version of the same lens, which is expected to be available sometime in February. Cosina currently lists the suggested retail price of both versions at ¥130,000, or around $833 at the time of writing.

The two lenses are mostly identical, though there are some noteworthy differences. Naturally, the lens Cosina had to adjust each model to account for the different mounts, resulting in slightly different sizes. The Z-mount weighs 360g (12.7oz) and measures 67.6mm (2.7″) in diameter and 57mm (2.2″) long, while the E-mount weighs 320g (11.3oz) and measures 62.6mm (2.5″) in diameter and 55mm (2.2″) in length. Naturally, there is a difference in filter size as well. The Nikon Z-mount model features a 52mm filter thread, while the Sony E-mount uses a 49mm filter. The knurling texture is also slightly different between the E-mount and Z-mount versions.

While both versions feature an aperture control ring, which photographers will need to use to manually control the aperture, it does appear that one is more tailored to video than the other. Interestingly, the page for the Sony version specifies that the aperture ring can be de-clicked to operate silently while recording video, while the Nikon version does not mention this.

The Sony E-mount version of the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm F1.5. Image: Cosina

The 28mm F1.5 is designed for full-frame cameras (though they can be used on APS-C models) and offers an aperture range of F1.5 to F16 with a 12-blade diaphragm to help produce round bokeh. It features ten optical elements in eight groups.

The lens is manual focus only, as we would expect from a Voigtländer lens. It is, however, equipped with electronic contacts, which provide Exif data and support in-body image stabilization when paired with a camera that offers it. Additionally, the contacts communicate focus distance, which allows for focus assistance features, which vary depending on what camera you’re using them with.

Voigtländer Nokton 28mm F1.5 for Nikon Z-mount manufacturer sample images

Photo: Jima for Cosina

Photo: Jima for Cosina

Photo: Jima for Cosina

Photo: Jima for Cosina

Voigtländer 28mm F1.5 Aspherical specifications