Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Fujifilm X

• Compact and lightweight 35mm equivalent focal width lens perfect for a wide range of subjects and shooting styles
• All-metal lens barrel with durable build-quality designed for rigorous use, which complements Fujifilm styling
• Extremely bright f/1.2 aperture ideal for experimenting with shallow depth of field and shooting in low light
• Electronic contacts record full Exif data and harnesses key features when used with compatible Fujifilm cameras
• 12 bladed aperture renders beautiful bokeh and the lens has a close minimum focus distance of just 18cm

Key Features

• Exclusively for
• Fast f/1.2 aperture
• Communication with camera body via electronic contacts
• All-metal lens barrel which is extremely durable
• Reliable finely accurate focus from manual helix
• Aperture ring for mechanical direct connection operation
• 12-blade iris diaphragm opening renders beautiful bokeh
• Close minimum focus distance 0.18m
• Compact 46mm filter thread

Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Lens for Fujifilm X Summary

Joining two previously released  is this Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Fujifilm X System cameras. With a 35mm equivalent focal width (full-frame format) and extremely bright f/1.2 aperture the Nokton 23mm lens is perfect for a diverse range of subjects, excelling at gathering light in the darkest of situations. It also boasts a 12-bladed aperture, which renders beautiful bokeh, perfect for shooting wide open portraits and other subjects with a shallow depth of field.

The slightly wide-angle standard lens has been optimised for Fujifilm sensors and includes electronic contacts with full communication on Fuji bodies. The lens will record Exifinformation, harnesses Focus checkand Shooting distance interlocking display. Certain cameras including the  and  support in-body image stabilisation and Parallax correction functions when using the . The optical formula developed by Voigtlander includes lens elements which capture extremely fine details at high resolution throughout all apertures.

Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Lens for Fujifilm X in More Detail

Optimised for Fujifilm X system cameras

This lens is equipped with electronic contacts and information for reliable communications between the lens and body. Using bodies which support communications, the lens achieves ’Exif information’, ’Focus check’, and ’Shooting distance interlocking display.’ Certain models also support ’In-body image stabilisation’ and ’Parallax correction’ functions.

Refined high resolution results

The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 lens configuration uses the latest optical design which incorporates one double-sided aspherical element and two anomalous partially dispersed glass. It has excellent rendering with fine resolution at all apertures and a large f/1.2 aperture. Despite being a fast lens, it has a small diameter of f46 mm, a total length of 43.8 mm, and a weight of 214 g, making it very portable. The minimum focus distance is 0.18m (shooting magnification 1:4.9).

The lens includes a compact, screw in hood that reduces vignetting of the shooting frame.

Important notes regarding data communication

There are limitations in connection with different camera models, some Fuji bodies do not support communication from Voigtlander manual lenses.

• Transfer of EXIF data not possible (Note *1) (Note *2)
• Focus Peaking not possible
• Distance display not possible
• Image stabilisation possible on all models with image stabilisation function
• Parallax compensation only possible with X-Pro3 body

Communication compatible models and firmware (Note *3)

Body / Firmware

X-H2s V3.01 or higher

X-H2 V1.21 or higher

X-Pro3 V1.23 or higher

X-T5 V1.03 or higher

X-S10 V2.10 or higher

X-H1 V2.13 or higher

X-T4 V1.25 or higher

X-T3 V4.12 or higher

X-T2 V4.40 or higher *4

X-T30 V1.41 or higher

X-T30 II V1.00 or higher

X-E4 V1.04 or higher

Models that do not support data communication (note *4)

XT-1, X-Pro2, X-Pro1, X-T20, X-T10, X-T200, X-T100, X-E3, X-E2, X-E1, X-M1, X-A5, X-A3, X-A2, X-A1

Note:

(1) It is recommended to change the setting of the aperture value display from TNo to FNo in the camera menu.

(2) It is recommended to change the depth of field indicator in the camera menu to the film standard (the same value as the depth scale engraved on the lens).

(3) Please use the latest firmware as the performance may not run or some of the functions may be limited if the firmware is older than the one listed.

To check the firmware of the camera body you are using and get the latest firmware, please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual.

(4) When used with a model that does not support data communication, change the housing setting [Freigabe ohne Objektiv] to “ON”.

When using the X-T2, you can display the aperture number by changing the aperture value display in the settings from TNo to FNo.

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