Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 X Lens for Fujifilm X Mount

$120.00

Categories: Fujifilm Lenses X Mount, Lenses, Lenses By Brand, Mirrorless Camera Lenses, Voigtlander Lenses

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The Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 X Lens is the first model for Fujifilm X Mount cameras arriving with a fast aperture, fully electronic communication with manual focus and an all-metal design.

Compact and lightweight design to complement Fujifilm X camera bodies
Classic, all-metal design which is both robust and complements Fujifilm’s design styling
Beautiful bokeh and soft out of focus areas possible from the 12-bladed aperture
Pin sharp accurate focus achievable with a manual focus-only prime lens
Versatile standard focal width well suited to a broad range of subjects and all day shooting

Key Features

First Voigtländer lens for Fujifilm X cameras
Compact and lightweight design for portability
Robust and vintage looking all-metal design
Bright aperture with 12-blade design for beautiful bokeh
Manual focus for reliable precise focus operation
Close minimum focus distance 0.3m
Compact 46mm filter thread

Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 X Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Summary

Introducing the long awaited Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 X Lens for Fujifilm X Mount. are renowned for their wide range of exceptional quality manual focus lenses for various camera systems, however this is the first model dedicated to . It features their distinctive all-metal durable design which complements Fujifilm retro or vintage camera styling perfectly. It’s not all about looks though as the optical formula designed exclusively for Fujifilm X promises beautiful results.

As a manual-only design from Voigtländer, the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 X Lens is aimed at photographers who enjoy immersing themselves in the experience of photography. Combine this pinpoint accuracy for stills and videos with the bright 12-blade aperture for beautiful bokeh and subject isolation.

With any standard focal width lens (this is 53mm equivalent in full frame format) you can expect it to excel with portraits, street photography, travel as well as general purpose shooting. This is cemented by a compact size measuring just 39.8mm long as well as weighing just 196g.

Fujifilm cameras have a number of focus assist features including peaking, split image and dual display, all of which allow the user to gain precise, pin sharp manual focus. Once you get into the habit it can be a real joy to immerse yourself and take time to compose then manually focus. We enjoy it so much we even wrote a blog post ‘’ which could be of interest if this is your first MF lens.

Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 X Lens in More Detail

Optics are designed with 8 elements arranged into 6 groups with an aperture ring 1/3 stop increments. The angle of view is 44º with a minimum close focus distance of 30cm. This opens up a number of possibilities for close-up photography and video.

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.

Optional Accessories

– an excellent polariser for outdoor shooting to eliminate glare and reflections as well as enhance blue skies
– this will reduce the blueish effect of UV light whilst protecting the front element
– A high quality ‘protection only’ clear glass filter without any other effect
– sticking with B+W for their high quality filters, this offers 1-5 stops of compensation when filming in brighter conditions
– with a variable size and 1.5 – 10 stops of light control as well as built-in circular polariser this is an excellent option for filming and long exposures across multiple lenses.