Cosina Announces Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical for Sony E and Nikon Z

Cosina has announced a new Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical prime lens for Sony E and Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new lens replaces the earlier 2020 Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical, which was discontinued in 2023. For Nikon Z photographers, the release is particularly significant because the previous Nokton D35mm f/1.2 was designed exclusively for APS-C cameras. That model was discontinued in June 2026.

The new Nokton 35mm f/1.2 combines a fast maximum aperture with a compact metal construction and a manual-focus design. Its 35mm focal length provides a versatile perspective for street photography, portraits, travel, and everyday shooting, while the f/1.2 aperture offers considerable control over depth of field and low-light performance.

Optical Design and Manual-Focus Construction

The lens features an optical construction of nine elements in seven groups, including two double-sided aspherical elements. Its design follows that of the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM, bringing a similar optical configuration to native Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.

A 12-blade aperture diaphragm is designed to produce rounded out-of-focus highlights and smooth background rendering. The f/1.2 maximum aperture also gives photographers the flexibility to create shallow depth of field and separate subjects from their surroundings.

As with other Voigtländer Nokton lenses, focusing is entirely manual. The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m, providing more flexibility for close-up compositions than the VM version, which is limited to 0.7m because of the focusing constraints of Leica M rangefinder cameras.

Cosina has also equipped the lens with an all-metal helicoid focusing mechanism. Its precision manufacturing and carefully selected lubricating grease are intended to provide consistent resistance and a smooth, tactile focusing experience. This should appeal to photographers who prefer direct mechanical control over autofocus operation.

Electronic Communication and Mount Differences

Although the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 is a manual-focus lens, it features electronic contacts that allow communication with the camera body. This enables EXIF data recording and support for in-body image stabilization on compatible cameras.

The electronic connection also enables several focusing aids, including focus-point frame color changes, focus peaking, and image magnification. These features make manual focusing more convenient, particularly when working with the lens wide open at f/1.2, where depth of field can be extremely shallow.

There are also some differences between the Sony E and Nikon Z versions. The Sony E-mount model includes a de-click switch for smoother, stepless aperture adjustments during video recording. The Nikon Z version does not offer this feature.

The two versions also have different focusing-ring finishes. The Sony E version features diamond-pattern knurling, while the Nikon Z version uses parallel-pattern knurling. Their focusing rotation directions also follow the conventions of their respective camera systems.

Despite its fast f/1.2 aperture, the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 is relatively compact. It measures 62.4mm in length and weighs approximately 390g, making it a manageable option for photographers who want a fast standard prime without carrying a particularly large lens.

VMマウント NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical の光学系をベースに、フルサイズソニー Eマウントセンサーおよびニコン Zマウントセンサーに最適化

Voigtlander『NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical（ソニー Eマウント / ニコンZマウント）』予約受付開始しました。
⏺2026年12月発売予定
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— フジヤカメラ店 公式 (@fujiyacamera) November 13, 2026

Pricing and Availability

The Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical is priced at ¥154,000 (approximately $963) for the Sony E-mount version and ¥143,000 (approximately $894) for the Nikon Z-mount version. Both versions are expected to begin shipping in December 2026.