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Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II F(FX) Mount Review

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II

Main Features

  • 58mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 320g / 0.70 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 64mm x 48mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.45m
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Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II Overview


Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
Macro

Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G
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35mm FF 385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is also available in Pentax KAF mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a maximum diameter of 64mm and total length of 48mm. It weighs 320g / 11.3 oz.

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II:

  • 58mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 58mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a fixed focal length of 58mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 87mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A: 0.18x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 35mm f1.8G: 0.16x - (Compare)

Aperture

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups .

Lens Hood

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is LH-58.

Body Colour

Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G
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35mm FF 385 g / 0.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 350 g / 0.77 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 185 g / 0.41 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 815 g / 1.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 290 g / 0.64 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 970 g / 2.13 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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35mm FF 185 g / 0.41 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 385 g / 0.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Voigtlander
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 58mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 6

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 320g
Diameter 64mm
Length 48mm
Materials metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code LH-58
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories LH-58 lenshood
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